Crowns

BruxZir crowns and bridges are especially helpful to patients who experience bruxism, or teeth grinding. With a strong structural design, these crowns and bridges can better resist the damage teeth grinding can cause.

The Benefits of BruxZir

• Made from durable, solid zirconia
• Chip-resistant structure is ideal for patients who experience bruxism
• Glazed to a smooth surface, which reduces the accumulation of plaque
• Ideal for patients who have limited space in their mouths for porcelain-fused-to-metal restorations

At Select Dental Care, we provide restorations that are both beautiful and durable. If you have broken natural teeth or need to replace your previous porcelain-fused-to-metal restorations, contact us at (954) 752-9065 about BruxZir crowns and bridges.

Types of Ceramic Crowns

• All-Ceramic Crown - This type of cosmetic crown is made purely from ceramic and no other material. The defining feature of this crown is that it's made from a translucent material that is attractive to look at and blends in well with the rest of your teeth. 
• Zirconia - A zirconia crown is a popular type of all-ceramic crown which is worn to improve the appearance of a tooth that has become stained or disfigured over the years. It is durable, easy to wear and long-lasting.
• E-Max - This type of all-ceramic crown is considered to be the best match with your own natural teeth. It is strong, long-lasting and unlikely to crack or fracture. There is less risk of chipping compared to zirconia crowns. It is considered a good option for damaged, stained or poor quality teeth.
• Metal Ceramic Crown - This type of crown is often fitted onto back teeth and is strong and durable. It isn't as attractive as other types of crowns but it's a less expensive option.

The Ceramic Crown Treatment Process

• The dentist will prepare the tooth so that the crown will fit correctly.
• An impression is then taken of your teeth and is sent to a dental laboratory where it will be used to fabricate a new crown.
• It takes around two to three weeks for this to happen, so you will be fitted with a temporary crown in the meantime.
• Once it is ready, you will be fitted with your new crown. This involves the dentist etching the crown, which will enable it to adhere to the tooth.
• When you are both satisfied with the fitting, it will be fixed firmly in place with dental cement.

Call Select Dental Care at 954-752-9065 to schedule a consultation about ceramic crowns and whether they're right for you.

Crown lengthening can be performed on one or more teeth, most commonly as preparation for a dental crown. A dental crown is a cap that is placed on a broken or decayed tooth in order to restore function and appearance. A crown may also be necessary for completing a more extensive restoration such as a root canal, implant, or dental bridge. Crown lengthening can also be performed as a cosmetic procedure to help you achieve your desired smile by treating what is commonly referred to as a “gummy smile” – excessive gum tissue surrounding the front teeth. 

This surgery is a relatively simple procedure that can be completed in one sitting while you are under local anesthesia. If you are in need of a crown lengthening procedure, talk to your dentist Select Dental Care about treatment. Call us at 954-752-9065 if you have any questions.

Empress Esthetic crowns are composed of a glass-ceramic material that is not only extremely strong and durable, but aesthetically exceptional as well. The advantage of using Empress Esthetic is that the crown not only functions like a real tooth but also has a natural appearance. The ceramics used in the crown offer an accurate fit and true-to-nature look, leaving you with a healthy, beautiful, restored smile.

For questions about Empress® Esthetic crowns, ask your dentist at Select Dental Care or give us a call at 954-752-9065.

Many people who are missing a single tooth opt for a fixed bridge; but a bridge may require the cutting down of healthy, adjacent teeth that may or may not need to be restored in the future. Then there is the additional cost of possibly having to replace the bridge once, twice or more over the course of a lifetime. Studies show that within five to seven years there is a failure rate of up to 30% in teeth located next to a fixed bridge or removable partial denture.

An Implant-Supported Crown is supported by a titanium “root” and post, implanted into the jawbone. The implant cements the artificial tooth in place, ensuring a sturdy fit and keeping the tooth and surrounding teeth from shifting out of position. An implant-supported crown looks much like the natural shape, size, and color of your teeth, giving you a beautiful smile that’s sure to last.

To see if you qualify for an implant-supported crown, contact Select Dental Care at 954-752-9065 and schedule a consultation today.

There are different types of traditional crowns:

• Ceramic — These are used for restoring front teeth and are popular in this area for their ability to blend with your natural tooth color. The crown is made of a porcelain-based material.
• Porcelain-fused to metal – This crown provides a stronger bond than regular porcelain because it is connected to a metal structure. It's also extremely durable.
• Gold alloys – This crown is a mix of gold, copper and other metals. In addition to providing a strong bond to the tooth, it doesn't fracture or wear away the tooth itself.
• Base metal alloys – This crown is made up of non-noble metals that are highly resistant to corrosion and make for a very strong crown. It also requires the least amount of healthy tooth to be removed prior to fitting.

To make and place a traditional crown typically takes two separate appointments:

• The first appointment involves preparing (shaping) the tooth, taking an impression, and placing the temporary crown. The time needed to perform these steps can range from 30 minutes to an hour.
• During the time period between the two appointments, a dental laboratory will fabricate the crown. Two weeks or so are usually allotted for this process.
• When the patient returns for their second visit, the provider will cement the finished crown into place. This step can usually be completed in about 20 minutes or so.

Your provider at Select Dental Care will evaluate whether a traditional crown is a good option for you. Call us at 954-752-9065.

Traditionally, getting a crown meant having a model of the tooth and surrounding area made using a mold and sending the impression to a dental laboratory to make it. A temporary crown is put in place while waiting a week or more for the finished crown to be sent back to the dentist's office, then returning for a second visit where the temporary is removed and the new crown is cemented into place.

Thanks to digital technology, now there's a quicker Same Day Crown option. Using computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM), crowns can be made in one office visit while the patient waits. After taking a digital scan of the mouth using an intraoral camera (think of an over-sized pen with a video camera on the end), a 3-D image of the teeth and gums appears on a computer screen. Based on the position, size, and shape of the damaged tooth, computer software suggests the ideal dimensions of the needed crown. The dentist fine-tunes the virtual restoration and sends the digital information to a "milling" machine that carves the crown out of a ceramic block, ready to be bonded to the patient's tooth. The entire process takes less than two hours.

Take advantage of this revolution in restorative dentistry! For more information on one-day crowns or to make an appointment, call Select Dental Care at 954-752-9065.