Restorative Dentistry in Moline, IL
When your teeth are missing or in need of repair, dental crowns or a bridge may be an option for you. Crowns restore form and function to your smile by repairing a tooth that has sustained damage from infection, trauma, an accident, or fractures. A dental bridge is an option for replacing one or more missing teeth using porcelain crowns and prosthetic teeth that anchor to your natural teeth.
What Is a Dental Crown?
A crown is designed to fit over your existing tooth structure like a “cap,” replacing your damaged tooth and preserving your root and natural tooth structure. Your new crown functions just like your natural tooth, and our doctors will custom design your crown to match your existing teeth. Made of high-quality porcelain, your crown is durable and designed to last you for many years.
Dr. Jackson uses advanced technology such as CAD/CAM and the CEREC system for the most accurate and efficient fabrication of your crown. With CEREC technology in Moline, IL, your crown can be completed in a matter of hours, so you’ll leave our office with your permanent restoration on the same day.
What Are Dental Veneers?
Veneers are a thin “shell” of porcelain custom-made to fit over your natural tooth structure. Veneers not only improve the appearance of your smile, they actually add strength and durability to your natural tooth.
Veneers are a great choice for restoring stained or discolored teeth and repairing small chips or fractures, while also enhancing your smile. They are very durable, and you won’t have to worry about whitening your teeth because, with proper care, they will never discolor.
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is an option for replacing one or more adjacent missing teeth. Using your natural teeth or dental implants as anchors, a bridge fills the gap with prosthetic teeth that are custom blended to complement your smile. While your dental bridge is designed to last for many years, it’s essential to keep your anchor teeth clean and healthy with regular cleanings, checkups, and excellent home care.
If you have teeth in need of repair or you’re unhappy with the appearance of your smile, the first step is to meet with Dr. Jackson for a treatment consultation in 61265 to determine which restorative or cosmetic options will work best for your needs. You may be surprised to learn that you have multiple options to choose from, and our doctor can help you select the care that best suits your lifestyle and budget.
We look forward to helping restore your smile! Contact our office to schedule your consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
A dental crown, or sometimes called a cap, is a man-made restoration used to cover the visible part of the tooth known as the clinical crown.
There are several types of dental crowns used in the dental field.
Stainless Steel Crowns
Crowns that are prefabricated and are a cost-effective way to protect the tooth until a new restoration can be placed. In some cases, stainless steel crowns are placed on primary or baby teeth that have large amounts of decay until the permanent tooth can come in.
Metal Crowns
Metal crowns can be made with base metal alloys or high content metal such as gold or platinum. These type of crowns are very strong and can withstand the forces when we bite or chew.
Porcelain Fused to Metal Crowns
Porcelain fused to metal crowns were created to help with the one downfall of metal crowns, the aesthetics. This type of crown is a metal crown with a layer of porcelain on top. So you have the strength but still are able to have something that looks close to your natural teeth. The downfall with these, porcelain can chip off over time or when someone grinds their teeth.
Ceramic/Porcelain Dental Crowns
Like all of the examples before, scientists are constantly developing better options. All ceramic/all porcelain crowns are just that. These crowns are 100% ceramic that allows it to mimic your other teeth for a realistic look. Unlike all metal crowns, these are a great option when crowning a front tooth along with people with allergies to metals.
Meet Your Care Team:
Dr. Claudia Neuhalfen
Associate Dentist
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Anika
Dental Assistant
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Dental Assistant
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Dental Assistant
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