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The versatility and durability of dental crowns
When searching online for a “dentist near me in Phoenix, Arizona,” look beyond the range of services offered at various dental offices. While comprehensive services are important, it is essential to consider how they are performed. For instance, dental crowns are a staple of the dentist’s office. However, the materials and techniques used to plan, design, and make your crown also matter. Shine Dental Arts in Ahwatukee combines advanced technologies with considerable expertise and artistry to support crowns and other restorations that are strong, durable, and indistinguishable in appearance from natural teeth that are healthy.
How can I benefit from a crown?
Crowns are generally designed to strengthen teeth that have been damaged due to fractures and decay. Our dentists, Drs. Vanessa L. Quihuis and Anthony F.R. Quihuis use strong and attractive dental materials to make crowns. Once damaged areas have been removed and the materials have been shaped, the crown is placed on top of the remaining, healthy tooth structure. If the crown fits properly and looks right, it is cemented securely to the tooth. At our office, crowns are a particularly versatile option. They can even be used in modern tooth replacement.
How are crowns used to replace teeth?
Traditionally, crowns have been used in dental bridges. The bridge comprises at least one replacement tooth and two crowns. The replacement tooth fills the gap where a tooth used to be, whereas the crowns are secured to the neighboring teeth. Once secured, the crowned teeth support the bridge. In addition to bridges, Shine Dental Arts offers dental implants. Each implant functions as a tooth root. We would use one implant and one crown to replace a single tooth. The crowns restore the visible structure of the tooth above the gumline. Like a real tooth root, the implant holds the crown in place.
What materials do you use?
Today’s dental patients have many options to restore their teeth’s health, function, and appearance with crowns. Many of our patients enjoy the attractiveness and strength of porcelain. This ceramic shares many characteristics with natural enamel. It reflects light naturally and withstands the pressure from chewing food and other functions. Unlike natural enamel, porcelain withstands staining particularly well when compared to other materials. Our porcelain crowns may be appropriate for challenging cosmetic cases; for instance, a crown may be placed on a discolored tooth. Or, our crowns may replace poorly-shaped teeth.
Do crowns need special care?
Crowns are low-maintenance dental restorations. They should be cared for like your natural teeth. We can advise on products or techniques to brush and floss your teeth more effectively. Good home care must be combined with routine visits to Shine Dental Arts for professional care. With daily cleaning at home and routine professional cleanings, your crowns can last many years and will not require additional treatment. If you are overdue to visit our Phoenix, AZ area office in Ahwatukee, or have any other questions regarding crowns, contact us at (480) 893-3072 today.
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Drs. Vanessa L. Quihuis and Anthony F.R. Quihuis
At Shine Dental Arts, Dr. Vanessa L. Quihuis and Dr. Anthony F.R. Quihuis combine their expertise and passion to deliver compassionate, high-quality dental care. Together, they create a welcoming environment where advanced techniques, innovative technology, and genuine patient relationships come first. Their shared commitment to continuing education ensures patients receive the benefits of modern dentistry with personalized treatment tailored to each individual. As a united team, they focus on building healthy, confident smiles through comprehensive general, cosmetic, and restorative care. At Shine Dental Arts, their collaboration reflects a deep dedication to trust, comfort, and excellence in every patient experience.