{"id":187,"date":"2015-07-06T14:07:53","date_gmt":"2015-07-06T14:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.viennapleasantdental.com\/?page_id=187"},"modified":"2015-07-06T14:07:53","modified_gmt":"2015-07-06T14:07:53","slug":"procera-crowns","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cornerstonedentalva.com\/procedures\/cosmetic-dentistry\/procera-crowns\/","title":{"rendered":"Procera\u00ae Crowns"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"content\">\n<div id=\"StylizedImage\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/styles.prosites.com\/litesite\/2018\/GenedImages\/Stylized\/s_Cosmetic%20Dentistry1761564960.jpg\" id=\"ctl00_ImageFlareStylized1_ImageFlareStylized1\">\n        <\/div>\n<p>    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/\/&lt;![CDATA[\nSys.WebForms.PageRequestManager._initialize('ctl00$ContentPlaceHolder1$sm', 'aspnetForm', [], [], [], 90, 'ctl00');\n\/\/]]&gt;\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"PageService_Line_Item_Name\" id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_PageServiceLineItemName\">\n<div style=\"float:left\"><span id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_Pagename\">Procera&reg; Crowns<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"float:right\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"PageService_Line_Group_Items\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p align=\"justify\">Traditionally, prosthodontic crowns were comprised of porcelain fused to metal.&nbsp; This solid combination is still used by many dental professionals as a simple, cost effective option.&nbsp; More recently however, the introduction of fully ceramic Procera<sup>&reg;<\/sup> crowns have changed the aesthetic appearance of many smiles.&nbsp; Procera<sup>&reg;<\/sup> crowns function in exactly the same way as traditional crowns, but their fully ceramic composition means that the restoration looks far more natural.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Dental crowns are usually placed to strengthen an injured tooth.&nbsp; All dental professionals agree that when possible, it is advantageous to restore a natural tooth rather than replace it with a prosthetic alternative.&nbsp; Procera<sup>&reg;<\/sup> crowns are precision-engineered to create a beautiful fit and restore full functionality to the injured tooth.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><font style=\"FONT-SIZE: 16px\"><strong>Why might a Procera<sup>&reg;<\/sup> crown be necessary?<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Unlike the majority of the rest of the body, the teeth do not have extensive healing capabilities.&nbsp; Therefore, once the enamel (or surface) of the tooth is injured in some manner, it does not have the ability to heal itself.&nbsp; Dental crowns are placed to stabilize damaged teeth and permanently prevent the propagation of further damage. &nbsp;Enamel may be injured by trauma, bacterial infections or decay. Crowns are often used to seal teeth after root canal therapy.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Procera<sup>&reg;<\/sup> crowns have many advantages over the porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) alternative, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\"><strong>Exact color matching<\/strong> &ndash; Procera<sup>&reg;<\/sup> crowns can be created in a color that will perfectly match the color of existing teeth.&nbsp; This means the restoration is invisible to onlookers.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\"><strong>No metal base<\/strong> &ndash; The partially ceramic traditional crowns do look somewhat natural on top, but an unsightly metal band still exists near the base of the tooth.&nbsp; Procera<sup>&reg;<\/sup> crowns completely eliminate the metal aspect.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\"><strong>Biocompatibility<\/strong> &ndash; Procera<sup>&reg;<\/sup> crowns have been engineered to encourage the gums to grow back around them.&nbsp; This means that eventually, full gum symmetry and stability is achieved.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\"><strong>Custom fitting<\/strong> &ndash; Highly skilled technicians create custom Procera<sup>&reg;<\/sup> crowns to ensure that a perfect fit is achieved.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\"><strong><font style=\"FONT-SIZE: 16px\">What is involved in getting a Procera<sup>&reg;<\/sup> crown?<\/font><\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Placing a crown is a common and straightforward procedure that dental professionals perform on a regular basis.&nbsp; X-rays and impressions are taken and a thorough examination is conducted prior to treatment.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is important for a dental professional to assess the health of adjacent teeth and gums, to ensure that there are no underlying issues.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">A local anesthetic is administered while the tooth is being shaped.&nbsp; The shaping is necessary to ensure that the crown will fit snugly on the tooth.&nbsp; This process is done slowly and carefully to ensure that the soft tissue around the tooth is not damaged.&nbsp; When the tooth is fully prepared, the dental professional creates an accurate mold of the tooth and chooses the porcelain color.&nbsp; A temporary crown is placed while the custom Procera<sup>&reg;<\/sup> crown is being created at the laboratory.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">At the next appointment, the temporary crown is removed.&nbsp; The inner tooth is thoroughly cleansed to ensure that any bacteria are eliminated.&nbsp; The permanent Procera<sup>&reg;<\/sup> crown is affixed to the tooth using luting cement, and a beautiful smile is created.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><em>If you have questions or concerns about Procera<sup>&reg;<\/sup> crowns, please contact our office.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n        <input type=\"button\" onclick=\"document.location.href='\/procedures\/cosmetic-dentistry\/'\" value=\"&lt;&lt;\" class=\"Button\" onmouseout=\"this.className='Button'\" onmouseover=\"this.className='ButtonHover'\" id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_btnBack\" name=\"ctl00$ContentPlaceHolder1$btnBack\"><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Procera&reg; Crowns Traditionally, prosthodontic crowns were comprised of porcelain fused to metal.&nbsp; 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