Dental crowns are one of the most popular teeth restorations that can be used for resolving a multitude of dental issues. They can be used for protecting weak and damaged teeth, hiding unsightly stains resistant, fixing minor tooth misalignment, and attached to dentures and bridges. Crowns are also used atop dental implants.

While extremely durable, since dental crowns are made to function just like real teeth, they can also sustain damage just like natural teeth, even when attached to an implant. Here at Washington Street Family Dentistry in Toms River, NJ, your dentist, Dr. Todd Manela, offers dental implant crown restoration for broken, chipped, and cracked dental crowns.

Common Causes of Dental Implant Crown Damage
Crowns are developed to last for 10 years or more, but similar to real teeth, they’re also vulnerable to damage. They could crack when you accidentally bite down on hard foods or objects or sustain a mouth injury. Over many years, it’s possible that tiny fractures could also develop in your crown without your knowledge. These cracks could weaken the crown and make it more susceptible to bigger fractures.

Likewise, in people who have bruxism, which is a condition that causes a person to unconsciously clench or grind their teeth, crowns typically wear down faster than expected. The same goes for people who have malocclusion, a condition in which the bottom and top teeth don’t fit together properly.

How Your Dentist Can Repair Damaged Dental Implant Crowns
When you come in for your appointment here at Toms River, NJ, your dentist will evaluate the extent of the damage to determine whether only minor adjustments are required or if you need a new dental implant crown. Your dentist may suggest dental bonding for minor cracks and wear. If you need a replacement crown, your dentist will fit your implant with a temporary crown until your new one is ready.

Keep in mind that you need to care for your dental implant crown as you would your real teeth. This means that if you think something’s wrong with it, consult your dentist as soon as possible to avoid further damage.

For More Information on Dental Implant Crown Restoration, Talk to Us
Schedule a visit with your dentist, Dr. Todd Manela of Washington Street Family Dentistry here in Toms River, NJ, by dialing (732) 349-0006.