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The patients at Designer Dental Studio choose to treat cracked teeth before they break.
There is no way to remove a crack, without losing significant healthy tooth structure. Instead, Dr Duval strengthens and supports the tooth, with either a ceramic crown, or ceramic restoration (inlay/onlay). Unlike amalgam, ceramic bonds to the tooth structure, so no further flexing occurs. Although the crack is still present, its progress is halted.
If the crack is significant, a ceramic crown is used and involves the removal of some additional tooth structure. A ceramic restoration (inlay/onlay), does not require any additional tooth structure to be removed. In both cases, the goal is that no further cracking or fracturing occurs.
A patient's exact requirements are assessed on a 'tooth by tooth' basis. It is normal for a combination of ceramic crowns and restorations to be recommended, to achieve optimal dental health.
For an assessment of your dental health, please contact Designer Dental Studio, to book in for a comprehensive examination with Dr Duval. Fill in the contact form and we can schedule you an appointment today. We will provide you with all the necessary information, so you can make an informed decision, that is ideal for your dental health.
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