A tooth can get damaged in any accident, or it can suffer damage over time from decay that has been neglected or ignored.

Whenever this happens, the tooth has to be repaired.  There are a number of cosmetic tooth restoration services a person can invest in.  One of those options is the placement of a resin crown.  A resin crown is made of very unique materials and offers some key benefits that make it an excellent way for returning a tooth to its natural condition. 

Just a few of these benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

         A resin crown is made of material that expands and contracts like natural tooth structures.

         It goes easy on opposing teeth whenever a person bites down and chews.  This prevents natural tooth surfaces on the opposing tooth from being damaged.

         It looks natural because it imitates the color of your natural teeth.

A resin crown is made to closely match the shape and size of an individual tooth.  It is made out of a composite that consists of a mixture of tiny microscopic particles that resemble tiny pieces of glass and a resin compound that is molded over a model of your tooth.  This compound is then hardened with a special light. 

This manufacturing process is done in a dental lab.  The job of the Houston Cosmetic Dentist is to make an accurate model of the tooth for the lab to work with.   This is done during the patients first appointment. 

The gum tissue beneath the tooth is numbed to prevent pain and discomfort.  A rubber dam is placed at the back of the mouth to protect the throat and the esophagus from dental debris.  The degree of damage to the tooth is then assessed, and all decay is removed with a special dental tool.  The tooth is also reshaped at this time. 

The cosmetic dentist then takes impressions of the teeth and makes a mold of the patients mouth so the lab will have the model they need to make the resin crown.  A temporary crown is placed then over the tooth to protect it, and the model is sent to the lab.

In one to two weeks the resin crown is ready, and the patient returns to the dental office.  The temporary crown is removed.  Prior to cementing the resign crown in place, the dentist will first fit the crown over the tooth and run a series of tests.

First, he or she makes sure that it lines up with all the other surrounding teeth.  The dentist also checks to make sure that the top of the resin crown is even with the tops of other teeth.  This is essential to prevent discomfort and wear and tear. 

Provided that the resin crown has been properly manufactured and fits according to expectation, the dentist will then permanently attach it to the tooth.  Normally cosmetic dental bonding resin is used for this, but standard dental cement may also be used per the dentists discretion and professional judgment.

Cosmetic Dentistry is a specialized field that requires extensive knowledge and experience to be done correctly. The Medical Center Dental Group in Houston, Texas brings all of that and more to the direct benefit of each and every patient we treat. Although we are located in the world famous Houston Medical Center at Scurlock Towers, we routinely see dental patients who travel from Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Beaumont Midland and Houston, Texas to see Dr. Dale Brant, Dr. Charles Campbell or Dr. Elizabeth OSullivan-Winslow for their cosmetic dentistry services.