When your tooth develops large areas of decay, a filling might not fix the problem. Dr. Mosby may choose an inlay, onlay, or crown instead. Designed to restore more of the tooth, inlays and onlays are like puzzle pieces that Dr. Mosby places into the holes created by decay. A crown, also called a cap, fits over your whole tooth, strengthening and protecting the remaining tooth structure.
To begin, Dr. Mosby will carefully reshape your existing tooth to remove decay and bacteria and so that he can snugly fit the restoration. After Dr. Mosby prepares the tooth, he will take a mold and send it to a dental laboratory where a ceramist will create your custom crown. During the fabrication of your new crown, you will wear a temporary crown. When you return to our office, Dr. Mosby will position the permanent crown, make any adjustments, and cement it over your tooth.
If you live in the Humble, Atascocita, Spring, or Houston areas, call our Kingwood office to schedule an appointment. Discover more about crowns in our patient library.