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"Dr. Blackley is a compassionate, caring individual who always strives to provide clinical excellence for his patients." -- Dr. Michael Transtrum, Front Range Endodontics
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Crowns
 A crown is a "cap" that covers the top of a tooth to rebuild and strengthen it.
When you loose too much tooth structure and a tooth cannot be fixed with a filling, the tooth must be crowned to rebuild and strengthen it. Sometimes, if you have cracked your tooth, a crown can be put on the tooth to hold it together.
There are three basic kinds of crowns: Gold, Porcelain with metal, and all Porcelain.
Gold crowns have been the standard for many years and are still a good choice for the back of the mouth, especially when someone is a hard chewer, clencher or grinder. There is nothing to break, and the metal bends a little.
The porcelain with metal crown is best used when the edges go deeper under the gums and a tooth colored crown is desired. An all porcelain crown, using the latest bonding materials, is the most natural-looking crown. The procedure is more technique sensitive and when done right will result in a strong and aesthetic tooth.
Both types of porcelain crowns can crack on back teeth if one is a clencher or grinder.
We work very closely with our dental lab on both types of porcelain crowns to ensure the best shape and color match.
Call our office today to learn more about crowns and to make an appointment for a consultation!
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Brook Park Dental (719) 268-9777
6430 Brook Park Dr., Ste 100
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80918
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