Dr. Vitaly Friedman can cover and protect a weak, cracked tooth when you visit our practice for a porcelain dental crown. We offer these natural-looking restorations at 21st Century Dental Care to support and strengthen a broken or severely decayed tooth. Please call our dentist and team today if you want to learn more about getting a porcelain dental crown in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
A dental crown, or cap, is a restoration that can be used for a number of purposes. One of the most common uses of a dental crown is to restore a tooth that is significantly damaged or decayed. The crown is custom made to fit over the entire tooth, starting at the gum line, in order to restore the tooth to its original shape and size. Dental crowns can be made of gold, porcelain, or porcelain fused to metal; porcelain crowns are popular because they match the natural color and appearance of your teeth. Our dentist will help you determine which type of dental crown is right for your smile.
Your smile may benefit from a crown if a tooth is damaged or decayed to the point that a dental filling will not provide a successful restoration. Crowns can also be used for a number of other restorative and aesthetic purposes, including:
To find out whether a dental crown is right for you, we welcome you to contact us today!