Dental Caps in Atlanta, Georgia (GA)

Dental caps are used to return damaged teeth to a state where they are both useful and appear naturally. Teeth that have worn down over the years due to age, insufficient hygiene or physical damage can all be treated with a dental cap. A dental cap can be constructed from porcelain if the primary concern is aesthetics or metal if the patient needs a very strong tooth. A composite resin may also be used, allowing the dentist to perform the entire procedure in one day in the office. The procedure begins with the dentist reshaping the tooth in order to fit the cap over top of it. The dentist is looking for factors such as slope and clearance for the width of the cap walls. A root canal can be performed here as well if the damage is severe enough. A mold is made of the area and sent to an outside company which will manufacture the cap. After the cap is ready, the dentist will use a permanent dental cement to attach it permanently to the tooth. Patients can expect porcelain and metal caps to last between five and forty years. Resin caps are not as durable over time and may only last ten years. There is no recovery time after the procedure is completed. The patient may experience a dull aching in their mouth for the first 24 hours, but this can be treated with common anti-inflammatory medications.