Dr. Rebecca Benedict uses custom dental crowns to solve common dental problems and enhance your smile. Dental crowns are essential for keeping your smile healthy over the long term. Crowns are tooth-shaped covers that go over damaged teeth. At our Tampa, FL, dental office, we use crowns to restore the natural shape, size, color, and function of your teeth.
We match the color of your dental crown to your natural teeth, so it blends in perfectly. We also make sure the crown fits comfortably and helps keep your bite natural. If you have a damaged or impacted tooth, we’ll prepare it so the crown fits securely.
What Can Dental Crowns Treat?
We offer both traditional and same-day dental crowns, depending on what your smile needs. Dr. Benedict will help you choose the best option for you. Traditional crowns usually take two visits, while Dr. Benedict can place a CEREC crown in just one visit. Crowns are a common restorative dental solution we offer in Tampa to:
- Protect damaged teeth from breaking.
- Fix broken, fractured, and cracked teeth.
- Cover teeth weakened by decay.
- Restore the color of stained or discolored teeth.
CEREC® Dental Crowns in Tampa, FL
CEREC® (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) has changed how we design and place dental crowns. This state-of-the-art method allows us to create and place crowns in a single visit, thanks to computer-assisted design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM).
With CEREC, there’s no waiting between preparing the tooth and receiving your crown. The process happens right in the dental chair, making it more convenient for you and your dentist. CEREC crowns are metal-free and match your natural tooth color, restoring your tooth’s beauty, strength, and function. Thanks to CEREC’s technology, we can create and place your crown in just one visit, making the experience as comfortable and quick as possible.
Here’s why our office uses CEREC®:
- Most procedures are done in one visit, saving you time and money.
- Fewer injections mean less pain.
- No need to take messy impressions.
- We save as much of your natural tooth as possible.
- No need for temporary crowns between visits.
- Longer-lasting crowns that can last over ten years.
- Restores teeth to their natural beauty, function, and strength.
- Crowns are metal-free and blend in naturally.
CEREC uses advanced CAD/CAM technology and a special milling machine to complete your crown in just 60 to 90 minutes. This cutting-edge technology allows us to make your crown quickly and efficiently.
What are the Benefits of CEREC Crowns Over Traditional Crowns?
We make CEREC crowns using advanced technology, allowing Dr. Benedict to create them with great precision. They look more natural and blend in easily with your other teeth. The material used for CEREC crowns is gentle on your gums and feels comfortable in your mouth.
CEREC crowns both look and work like natural teeth. With CEREC technology, we can complete dental restorations in just one office visit. This makes it more convenient and flexible for different types of restorations.
What Is a CEREC® CAD/CAM Restoration?
The CEREC method involves creating custom restorations right in the office. CEREC uses CAD/CAM technology, which stands for computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing. This technology allows us to complete restorations quickly and efficiently.
What Does a CEREC® CAD/CAM Restoration Involve?
The process starts with a digital scan of your teeth. This scan takes detailed 3D images, which we use to create your custom restoration. Unlike traditional impression trays, this digital method is more comfortable for you.
After the scan, CEREC® software designs your restoration with high precision. This advanced software works quickly, helping you get treated and back to your day faster.
Next, we use CEREC® milling and grinding to create your restoration. This step ensures the restoration is smooth, accurately shaped, and fits perfectly.
The final step is sintering and glazing, which we do right in the dental chair. This quick and accurate process completes your restoration.
Partial Dental Crown in Tampa, FL
Inlays and onlays are types of partial crowns. If you have tooth decay or damage that doesn’t require an extraction but is too much for a filling, inlays and onlays can restore your tooth’s strength.
Partial crowns are like upgraded fillings. Also called indirect fillings, these are created in a lab, unlike traditional fillings. Inlays and onlays often replace old fillings or restore teeth that need more than a standard filling.
What is the difference between inlays and onlays?
The main difference is where they’re used on the tooth. Inlays are applied inside the cusps (the raised points) of a tooth. Onlays, on the other hand, cover the biting surface and may fill in more than one cusp.
Inlays are usually for smaller areas, while onlays cover larger sections of the tooth. Both inlays and onlays consist of durable materials like composite resins, gold, or ceramics, which ensures their longevity.
What are the benefits of partial crowns?
Many patients prefer partial crowns over metal fillings for several reasons:
- They are durable: The materials used in inlays and onlays make them strong and long-lasting, with some lasting up to 30 years.
- Provide increased strength: Unlike metal fillings that can weaken teeth, inlays and onlays can increase tooth strength by up to 75%.
- Prolong tooth life: Inlays and onlays help keep your teeth intact, reducing the need for future dental treatments.
Schedule a Dental Appointment
If you’re interested in custom crowns, visit our Tampa, FL, dental office for treatment. You can also request a dental appointment online. Contact us at 813-733-6981, or request a dental appointment online.