Find out when a partial crown is used to restore a damaged tooth.
You’ve heard of dental crowns, but have you heard of partial crowns? It might sound a little funny. After all, how can you only create half of a dental cap? Whether our Greensboro, NC, dentists Dr. Travis Bell, Dr. Janna Civils, and Dr. Howe told you that you need a partial crown, or you’re dealing with a damaged tooth, you’ll be happy to hear that we can place these restorations in just a single visit.
What are partial crowns?
A partial crown also referred to as an onlay or inlay, is a dental restoration that is used to fix more minor damage to a tooth when a dental filling isn’t enough but a traditional crown is unnecessary. An inlay is typically placed within a tooth’s cusp (the raised corners of the tooth), while an onlay is placed over the cusp.
How are partial crowns placed?
Our Greensboro, NC, dental team offers single visit crowns made from advanced CEREC technology, which means that we can easily design, make, and place partial crowns in a single visit. We have all the tools and equipment to be able to make perfectly fitted, custom restorations right here at our practice rather than having to wait weeks for an outside dental lab to make them. Now it’s easier than ever before to get the partial crown you need to restore your smile.
What are the benefits of a partial crown?
Most people wonder, “Why can’t I just get a traditional crown?” Well, to get a full crown we would need to remove more of the tooth’s overall structure, including healthy tooth enamel, to make room for the crown. With partial crowns, more of the tooth’s enamel is preserved, with also helps maintain the tooth’s overall strength and integrity. Another major benefit is that we can place partial crowns in just a single visit thanks to CEREC, which saves our patients a lot of time and hassle.
If you are dealing with minimal tooth damage, it’s important that you don’t brush it aside or assume it’s not a big deal. Even minor damage can get worse if left untreated. Now with single visit crowns, our Greensboro, NC, dental team makes it easier to get the restorative dentistry you need on your schedule. Call Dr. Travis Bell, Dr. Janna Civils, and Dr. Howe at (336) 274-8386 to learn more.