Dental crowns are typically created from durable dental materials like porcelain, gold, or base metal alloys. These substances are intended to fully replace the tooth enamel layer of a tooth that was damaged or suffered from a large cavity.
Just like your natural teeth, there are some things that can chip or fracture a dental crown. This could come in the form of a sports injury or household accident. At the same time grinding your teeth while sleeping or using your teeth as improvised tools can also significantly traumatize a dental crown.
If something happens to one of your dental crowns, you should not delay in calling 952.881.0504 to seek professional care from at Amber Leaf Family Dental. The longer you delay the greater the risk is that you will suffering significant complications. Â
If the dental crown was damaged but the internal abutment is still healthy and strong, Dr. Frank Russomanno, Jr. might be able to fit you for a new dental crown. This will require another impression and preparation at a dental lab.
If the dental crown’s adhesive was compromised from bacterial complications related to untreated gum disease, there should be some overt signs. In a situation like this the abutment will be sticking out from your gums and the crown itself should be completely hollow. If this is the case your dentist might be able to simply clean the crown and abutment before cementing it back in place.
In a situation where the abutment broke off at the gumline or it was damaged in some way, you should see some or all of it inside the dental crown. To treat a tooth in this condition Dr. Frank Russomanno, Jr. will likely need to perform a root canal. This will rebuild enough structure to secure a new dental crown.
If you are in the Bloomington, Minnesota, area and you have a damaged or distressed crown, you should not delay in calling 952.881.0504 to seek care at Amber Leaf Family Dental. Â Â