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Problem & Solutions

Our guest had many broken down silver fillings that were failing and had decay growing underneath them.  These teeth had also formed cracks due to the older dental work.  Our guest wanted to update her old metal fillings with newer materials that did not have any metal.

Dr. Patel replaced the old silver fillings with bonded tooth colored fillings and porcelain onlays that are durable, metal free and look natural.

Procedures Performed

• Old Metal Fillings
• Porcelain Crowns
• Metal Free Fillings

Porcelain Crowns

in Austin, Texas

For health. For beauty. For you.

Dr. Tejas Patel, of the Center of Cosmetic & General Dentistry in Austin, Texas, has extensive training and experience in fitting porcelain crowns.

What are crowns?
Crowns are also known as caps. They’re a permanently bonded cover for a tooth that is decayed, broken, chipped, cracked or in danger of cracking. They look and function the same way as natural teeth, and strengthen and protect the tooth they cover.

They can be made of porcelain, gold, or a porcelain and metal mix.

The procedure
This is a two-appointment procedure. A local anesthetic is used, and if you prefer, Dr. Patel can offer you some sedation to relax you.

First appointment

• Dr. Patel will use a handpiece to reshape your natural tooth enough to make room for the crown.

• An impression will be taken of the tooth and sent to a lab, where the crown will be manufactured.

• You will be given a temporary crown to wear for two weeks, while your permanent crown is being made.

Second appointment

• Dr. Patel will make sure the crown is the right size, shape and color before permanently attaching it.

• When he’s satisfied with it, he’ll attach it permanently. It will be positioned flush with your gumline.

Caring for your crown
Keep the crown clean with regular flossing and brushing, just as you do with your natural teeth. It will look and feel exactly like a natural tooth and will preserve the natural tooth underneath it for many years as you give it good care.

Porcelain Crown FAQs

If you’re interested in the world-class porcelain tooth crowns placed in Dr. Patel’s office, please schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Patel, through our treatment coordinator.