Dr. Ross answers common questions on porcelain crowns. Dr. Ross can be reached at City Smiles DC located at 919 18th Street, NW Suite LL50, Washington, DC 20006. (202) 223-6300. What is a porcelain ...

In dentistry, a crown is a cap or covering fitted over part of a tooth that’s damaged from: breakage tooth decay a root canal a large filling Dentists may also use a crown to improve the appearance of ...

A crown is basically a cap for a damaged tooth. It can be made from a variety of materials, including metal or porcelain. You might have a crown over a molar that rarely shows, except when you yawn ...

In the first of a new series of articles focusing on specific areas of dentistry, freelance dental journalist Jess Standley takes a look at crowns. Crowns can be a tooth's lifeline, but are a far more ...

Unless three or more teeth are aesthetically or structurally wanting, the demand for a subjective smile drives a person to look into restorations. Porcelain crowns and veneers are very effective ...

Getting veneers involves several steps. First, you share your dental concerns, and the doctor explains how veneers can help you meet your goals. They may need to take X-rays or make a mold of your ...

WESTPORT — The tiny porcelain square was inserted into the automated milling machine and within seven to eight minutes was carved into a dental crown. The patient waited in an exam room downstairs at ...

What are some cosmetic dentistry treatment options that can improve the appearance of my smile? You may be interested in a few minor adjustments, or you may have concerns that need more attention.

It's a type of dental crown. Dental crowns are tooth-shaped covers or caps you can use when your tooth is damaged, misshapen, or decayed beyond what a filling can fix. They fully cover your tooth, ...

In the second article of this series we considered the broad range of materials from which crowns are made. The four main categories of crown were metal, ceramic, metal-ceramic and composite. Tooth ...