When a tooth has become moderately to severely damaged, Dr. Eklund, our skilled dentist, may suggest a dental crown. Crowns are tooth-shaped caps that completely encase a damaged tooth up to the gumline. They are most often used to restore a tooth’s function and appearance. We offer dental crowns to:
- Attach a dental bridge
- Complete a dental implant
- Strengthen a fractured or weakened tooth
- Protect and support an existing filling that is in jeopardy of becoming loose or dislocated
- Improve the function and appearance of an irregularly shaped tooth
- Restore a discolored tooth to its original appearance
Crowns are most often made from porcelain, or porcelain fused to metal, to ensure you maintain a natural, attractive aesthetic. In the past, it took multiple appointments and weeks of waiting before your final crown was available for placement. Thanks to CEREC® technology, one of the latest advances in dental technology, Dr. Eklund is able to design, create, and place your dental crown in a single visit. Dental crowns produced by CEREC technology are often referred to by a number of names, including same-day crowns, one-day crowns, and single-visit crowns. With CEREC, the process to receive your dental restoration is quick and effective.
Dr. Eklund is pleased to offer CEREC crowns as the only registered CEREC dentist in Hagerstown, Maryland and the surrounding communities. As a dental office, we have the exact training, certification, and experience necessary to be registered as a CEREC dental office. We are excited to offer you and your family these services. For more information on how same-day dental crowns in Hagerstown, Maryland can restore your oral health, we invite you to call or visit us today.
