Crowns, Inlays, and Onlays
Renewing Smiles with Custom Crowns, Inlays, and Onlays
Cracked, decayed, or severely worn teeth can cause discomfort and embarrassment. Left untreated, you could experience acute pain or an awkwardly broken tooth. Dr. Incrapera applies crowns, inlays, and onlays to renew damaged dentition and return oral comfort and function.
A dental crown fits snugly atop a compromised tooth to restore structural integrity. It protects the tooth from further damage and preserves jaw alignment. Dr. Incrapera uses all-ceramic, porcelain-fused-to-metal, and gold crowns. He'll consider tooth location and stressors to determine the appropriate material to use. Ceramic crowns look and feel like natural teeth, so they'll blend seamlessly with your existing smile.
Expect three visits to design and place a custom crown. Dr. Incrapera will prepare your tooth, take a dental impression, and fit you with a temporary. A skilled ceramist at a trusted lab will handcraft your restoration in a shade matching your natural tooth color. When your dental work is completed, Dr. Incrapera will remove the temporary and permanently affix your crown to give you a fantastic new smile.
Dr. Incrapera may recommend an inlay or onlay if your damaged tooth doesn't require a full crown but needs more restoration than a filling can provide. An inlay fits between the cusps, or bumps, of a tooth. An onlay covers one or more bumps. Like crowns, inlays and onlays are hand-made restorations created specifically for your unique smile.
Call today to schedule your crown, inlay, or onlay appointment with Dr. Incrapera. Our conveniently located dental office provides Houston and surrounding areas with outstanding care for terrific smiles!
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