Your tooth enamel is very strong. However, in rare instances, it is possible for a hard fall or a blow to the face to fracture of otherwise damage a tooth. A severely fractured tooth can rarely be repaired by a simple filling.

Even if the fracture doesn’t extend deep into the pulp of the tooth, you should still have your dentist, Dr. Shane S. Porter, examine the tooth. In many cases, he will recommend having the severely fractured tooth restored by a dental crown.

A dental crown in Eagle, Idaho, basically replaces the enamel layer of a tooth while leaving the healthy internal structures intact.

The industry’s standard materials for a crown include gold, base metals or porcelain. The ideal material that your Premier Dentistry of Eagle dentist recommends for your crown will be determined by the tooth’s primary function in your mouth and its appearance in your smile.

At your first appointment, your dentist will use a drill to remove the majority of the enamel of the tooth to form an abutment. An impression will be made of the smile to serve as a guide for the dental lab technicians who prepare your permanent crown.

After the technicians have completed your permanent crown, we will call you back in for a short second appointment. During the second appointment, your temporary crown will be carefully removed and your new permanent crown will be cemented in place.

If you have a fractured, damaged or otherwise damaged tooth, you should not hesitate to call Premier Dentistry of Eagle at (208) 546-0655 to schedule an appointment.