When our San Francisco dentist uses crowns to repair damaged teeth, the purpose of treatment involves protection and cosmetic improvement. Covered by sturdy crowns, teeth that have been cracked or fractured are less likely to incur further damage from normal chewing or grinding. The lifelike texture and tint of crowns ensures that they preserve the smile.
Replacement of teeth with crowns may also be performed, such as with dental bridges or dental implants. For dental bridges, crowns are anchored in place using hardware and adjacent teeth. Dental implants offer a post to hold the crown over the gums and are independently stable. In either case, crowns restore not only appearance but also the ability of patients to grind and chew.
Crowns can also be used to hide heavy discoloration that cannot be hidden completely by veneers. With any goal presented by patients, different treatment options are explored so patients can make an informed choice. To learn more about this treatment and its uses, patents can schedule a consultation with our expert in dental crowns in San Francisco.