Dental Crowns, Sanford, FL

A crown is a special dental restoration that entirely covers a tooth. Besides strengthening a damaged tooth, a crown can be used to improve its appearance. Dr. Horanic may recommend a crown to:

  • Replace a large filling when there isn't enough tooth remaining.
  • Protect a weak tooth from fracturing.
  • Restore a fractured tooth.
  • Attach a bridge.
  • Cover a dental implant.
  • Cover a poorly shaped tooth.
  • Cover a discolored tooth.
  • Cover a tooth that has had root canal treatment.

Preparing the tooth and placing the crown usually requires two visits. In some cases, an additional visit may be needed for adjustments. During the first visit, the dentist shapes the outer portion of the tooth to accommodate the thickness of the crown. Impressions are made of the prepared tooth. A temporary crown, often made of acrylic resin, covers the prepared tooth while the permanent crown is made. When the permanent crown is ready, Dr. Horanic will remove the temporary crown and place the permanent on over the prepared tooth. Minor adjustments may be made to make the crowned tooth and your "bite" feel comfortable.

º The Perfect Ceramic Crown in Just One Visit

º Our new CEREC procedure makes it possible!

º It's pretty amazing, but we can now build a custom-fit, long lasting, natural colored crown in less than an hour. No repeat visits, no temporary crowns...We are very excited to be able to offer the CEREC technology to our patients.

º Technology today is changing our everyday lives, and it is also impacting cosmetic dentistry in new and exciting ways. Cutting edge innovations in dental instruments are requiring less time in the dental chair, causing less discomfort and creating satisfying results. One breakthrough is called CEREC, allows us to quickly restore damaged teeth with natural-colored ceremic crowns, saving patients time and inconvenience.