Dental crowns are used for advanced smile makeover procedures. Dr.Barsky is an expert in Miami at using dental crowns for broken and damaged teeth.
A confident smile is the key to a confident lifestyle. Unfortunately, everyday life events can result in lost or damaged teeth, causing bad breath, discoloration, unsightly smiles, and difficulty chewing and eating. Dental crowns are one of the most popular remedies for repairing chipped or broken teeth among Miami residents.
Our porcelain dental crowns make it possible to provide advanced smile makeover procedures and smile rehabilitation for broken and damaged teeth. Unlike other types of cosmetic dental services, a porcelain crown covers your entire natural tooth up to the gumlines – completely changing the way it looks, feels, and functions inside of your mouth. A crown serves a dual purpose, in that it can return both health as well as confidence to your smile.
Each and every crown is handcrafted to resemble the size, shape, and color that is most beneficial to your individual smile. The design process is quite complex, which is why the doctor supervises the procedure from start to finish.
Actual dental crown patient of Dr. Barsky, before and after. View all dental crown photos.
A dental crown is one of the most common remedies for chipped or broken teeth. It consists of a cap which is installed over the tooth. The cap is shaped like a tooth, and is designed to supplement the chipped or broken tooth. This helps patients feel more confident in their smile and makes chewing easier.
Many patients find that dental crowns help restore their confidence by improving their smile, and making it easier to enjoy their favorite foods.
Dental crowns cover the broken or damaged element of the tooth, hiding it from view and protecting it from further damage. Dental crowns come in a wide array of materials, which allows a prosthodontist to ensure that each patient gets the solution most appropriate to their particular situation.
After your initial consultation, getting a dental crown usually involves two office visits.
The first treatment appointment is for the initial preparation. This allows us to create personalized crowns that fit your bite to the doctor’s precise requirements. To do this, the doctor will prepare the teeth for the crown, get the information needed to make the crown including taking an impression, and installing a temporary crown.
At this point the first visit is complete. The impressions are used by a dental laboratory, either off-site or in-house, which will manufacture the crown.
Once the crown has been delivered to the dentist, the patient will have their second appointment for the installation of the permanent crown. Patients tend to agree that the procedure is relatively fast, easy, and painless, making it one of the most commonly used remedies for broken or damaged teeth.
Next, the doctor will place a cosmetic temporary crown over your tooth. This will protect your tooth from unnecessary sensitivity, as well as preserve smile aesthetics until your permanent crown is ready. Under strict guidance by the doctor, your new permanent crown will be handcrafted in our state of the art laboratory, down to the precise texture, shade, color and shape.
Once completed, we will have you return to Barsky DDS for the doctor to gently remove the temporary crown and bond the permanent one into place. Then the fit and function of the crown will be carefully assessed, so that the tooth falls into perfect alignment and occlusion (bite) with the teeth surrounding it.
As you can see, there are a number of different options when it comes to dental crowns. If you live in South Florida, Dr. Barsky can help determine the best dental crown treatment for your particular situation.
We may recommend crowns alone, or in combination with other treatments like veneers or dental implants depending on your specific smile needs. Some of the reasons why we may recommend a crown include concerns such as:
The doctor will meet with you personally, to determine whether or not our porcelain crowns will be appropriate for your smile needs. When you visit The MIAMI Institute, you skip the waiting room and walk right into your very own, private consultation suite. We even have our own private elevator and entrance at The Four Seasons Hotel! Your privacy and comfort is an essential part of our services.
As soon as you arrive, you will be greeted by our patient coordinator, and then joined by the doctor to discuss your goals, concerns, and oral health. We will walk you step-by-step through every option available, and make appropriate recommendations regarding the best reconstructive choice for your smile. It may be necessary to discuss additional options, such as veneers or dental implants as part of your smile makeover.
Patients who get dental crowns have almost no recovery time. The procedure requires only a local anesthetic, so patients can resume their day once the procedure is over. The only recovery is waiting for the numbing agent to wear off, during which the patient may experience some difficulty with cups and straws. The short recovery time is one of the aspects that make dental crowns so appealing to many in the Miami area.
Patients report more confidence and less anxiety after receiving dental crowns. Additionally, patients have said that they can eat food and chew more easily, including tough, chewy, or sticky foods. Dental crowns also protect the underlying tooth from further damage, and can prevent bone loss, infection, and other complications.
Many patients find that dental crowns are their preferred solution for broken or damaged teeth. Patients may be a candidate for dental crowns if one or more of the following apply:
Like other types of aesthetic dental treatments, crowns can transform the way your entire smile looks. But, they also serve a very important role – restoring the function and durability of badly damaged or decayed teeth.
When teeth are badly compromised, smaller, cosmetic dental fillings are not appropriate. Unlike a restoration that “fills” the damaged portion of a tooth, a crown surrounds the entire tooth so that the structural integrity is preserved. This allows the doctor to assist you in retaining your natural teeth, yet completely change the way they look!
If you are having a missing tooth replaced with a permanent dental implant, then the doctor will create a custom, porcelain crown to place on top of the implant abutment. This creates the appearance of a brand new, independent tooth. Just like your natural teeth, an implant crown can withstand normal daily use and is extremely easy to maintain.
If you’ve struggled with feeling embarrassed about your smile, or have teeth that are continually chipping, breaking, or wearing away – then our comprehensive porcelain crowns are an excellent answer.
Dental Crown treatments at The MIAMI Institute to reflect the most natural form, function, and appearance.
Many dentists provide “porcelain” crowns that still include a metal base. Porcelain fused to metal crowns can create serious aesthetic concerns. Not only can the porcelain flake off of the base, leaving exposed metal, but a dark grey line will be visible along your gums as soon as the crown is placed.
At Barsky DDS we use only full porcelain crowns that are completely free of metal – providing you with a durable yet beautiful alternative to everyday cosmetic crowns.
We invite you to call the private practice of Dr. Todd Barsky today to schedule your own, private consultation with the doctor. We’ll discuss how dental crowns can help you transform your smile into one you feel proud of – or offer additional options if a crown is not appropriate. You will get the answers that you deserve, on a personal level that you expect.
It is important to have a consultation with a Board Certified Prosthodontist in order to properly determine if dental crowns are the right choice for you. If you’re located in the South Miami , Coral Gables, Pinecrest, the Greater Miami area or an international traveler, contact Dr. Todd B. Barsky, DDS, FACP. Dr. Barsky is a board certified prosthodontist in private practice in Miami. He is a fellow of the American Board of Prosthodontists. He will be able to help you determine if dental crowns are the best decision, and ensure that you get the dental crown solution that works best for you.