Dental Crowns in Durham, NC
Dental crowns provide an excellent restorative solution when teeth are significantly damaged but can still be saved. At TriPoint Dental, we specialize in creating high-quality ceramic crowns that restore both function and aesthetics to compromised teeth. Our practice, conveniently located just one mile from SouthPoint Mall, serves patients from Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh with exceptional crown services.
What Are Dental Crowns?
Dental crowns are custom-crafted restorations covering the entire visible portion of a damaged tooth, creating a new outer surface that restores strength, function, and appearance. Often referred to as "caps," crowns protect weakened teeth from further damage while improving their appearance.
Crowns may be recommended for protecting teeth weakened by large cavities or fractures, covering teeth that have had root canal therapy, restoring severely worn or discolored teeth, or topping dental implants to replace missing teeth.
Our Crown Services
As your dentist in Durham, we provide premium crown services using only the highest quality materials and techniques:
All-Ceramic Crowns
We exclusively offer ceramic crowns that provide exceptional durability while maintaining a natural, tooth-like appearance. These metal-free restorations eliminate the dark line at the gumline, often seen with older porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns.
Precise Digital Impressions
Using our Trios digital scanner, we create highly accurate digital impressions without the discomfort of traditional impression materials, resulting in better-fitting crowns.
Laboratory Craftsmanship
Our crowns are meticulously fabricated by skilled dental laboratory technicians using premium materials to ensure optimal fit, function, and aesthetics.
The Crown Process
As your family dentist in Durham, we follow a meticulous process to ensure your crown provides optimal results:
- Comprehensive Examination: We begin by thoroughly evaluating the affected tooth to determine whether a crown is the appropriate treatment.
- Tooth Preparation: The damaged tooth is carefully prepared by removing a small amount of the outer surface to make room for the crown while preserving as much healthy tooth structure as possible.
- Digital Impressions: Using our advanced Trios digital scanner, we create a precise virtual model of your prepared tooth without messy traditional impression materials.
- Temporary Crown: While your permanent crown is being crafted in our trusted dental laboratory, we place a temporary crown to protect your tooth.
- Final Crown Placement: When your custom crown is ready (typically within 2-3 weeks), we carefully check the fit and securely bond the crown in place.
Why Choose TriPoint Dental for Crowns?
Our commitment to quality begins with using only premium ceramic materials that provide both beauty and durability. We've invested in advanced digital scanning technology that creates more precise impressions, resulting in better-fitting crowns and a more comfortable treatment experience.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Crowns
With proper care and maintenance, high-quality ceramic crowns can last 10-15 years or longer. Regular dental checkups and good oral hygiene practices help extend the lifespan of your crown.
Absolutely. We exclusively use high-quality ceramic materials that mimic the translucency and light-reflecting properties of natural tooth enamel. Each crown is custom-shaded to match your surrounding teeth.
Many dental insurance plans provide partial coverage for crowns when they're needed for functional restoration rather than purely cosmetic purposes.
Restore Your Smile With Quality Crowns
Don't let damaged teeth impact your oral health and confidence. TriPoint Dental is ready to restore your smile with beautiful, durable ceramic crowns that look and function like natural teeth. Contact our office today to schedule your consultation.
