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Getting a crown placed is the ultimate way to save a cracked or damaged tooth from extraction. In the past, placing a traditional metal crown required the dentist to shave down a lot of your healthy natural tooth to make room for a thick metal cap.
At Dr. Julie Cichoracki and Associates, we prefer a much more conservative, modern approach. Advanced porcelain materials allow us to preserve more of your natural tooth structure while creating a strong bond that lasts. Learn more about the power of porcelain crowns in Richmond below.
Thin, Yet Strong Modern Crowns
Today’s pure porcelain and zirconia-reinforced ceramics are incredibly dense and strong, even when made to be paper-thin. Therefore, we don’t have to aggressively reshape your tooth to make room for a bulky restoration. We can preserve more of your natural enamel and underlying dentin, keeping the original core foundation of your tooth.
Chemical Bonding vs. Mechanical Friction
Old-style metal crowns relied primarily on mechanical friction and thick cements to “wedge” themselves onto a prepared tooth stump. Modern porcelain crowns use advanced dental adhesive resin bonding. The porcelain bonds chemically to your natural tooth enamel, creating a single, unified structure. The crown and tooth reinforce each other, providing exceptional strength.
Protecting the Tooth’s Nerve Core
The porcelain crown process also helps protect the tooth’s sensitive inner nerves. Minimal tooth preparation reduces post-procedure nerve trauma, lowering the risk of post-treatment inflammation and helping your tooth recover quickly.
Invest in a Conservative Porcelain Crown in Richmond
Modern dentistry focuses on preserving as much of your natural body structure as possible. High-tech porcelain crowns allow us to repair damage and restore your smile with minimal tooth preparation.
Partner with our Richmond dental team that prioritizes conservative, high-quality care for your smile at Dr. Julie Cichoracki and Associates. Book your consultation for a dental crown in Richmond today.
