Dental Crowns in Keighley
Damaged or discoloured teeth are a trouble for a healthy smile.
Dental crowns can be a versatile restoration that strengthens teeth and restores your smile to its full beauty. With Dental Crowns in Keighley, you can now craft a bespoke smile that suits your personality and helps you chew efficiently, while smiling confidently.
What are dental crowns?
Dental crowns, also known as “caps,” are custom-made coverings that sit over a tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. Crowns are typically made from durable materials, such as porcelain, ceramic, or metal, depending on your individual needs and preferences.
Dental crown types
- Ceramic crowns: These crowns are made entirely of ceramic. Thus, they match tooth colour—a natural look that blends with your smile. As dental crowns on the front teeth, they offer an aesthetic appeal. Modern ceramic crowns, such as Emax or LAVA crowns, are renowned for their exceptional shade-matching capabilities and translucency. The latest ceramic crowns, made of zirconia, are known for their durability and strength; they can also be placed on the back teeth when advised.
- Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM) crowns: These crowns feature a metal base covered with a layer of porcelain, providing a natural tooth appearance. They are suitable for both front and back teeth, combining the strength of metal with the aesthetic benefits of porcelain.
Benefits of dental crowns
Investing in dental crowns has many advantages, namely:
Strength and durability
Dental crowns protect your teeth from further damage and restore biting, tearing and chewing functions.
Natural looks
Custom-designed to match the colour and shape of your teeth, ceramic dental crowns blend seamlessly with your smile.
Improved oral health
Dental crowns improve your oral health by protecting damaged teeth.
Versatile option
Dental crowns can address both functional and cosmetic dental concerns with similar success rates. While they offer the natural appeal of dental veneers, they also allow you to confidently eat a diverse range of foods as with dentures, dental bridges, and implant crowns.
Confidence
A restored smile can significantly boost your self-esteem, which in turn can boost your confidence.
- Metal crowns: Made from gold, palladium, nickel, or chromium alloys, these metal dental crowns are known for their strength and durability but are less aesthetically pleasing. They are often used for molars due to their durability and the high biting forces these teeth endure.
- Stainless steel crowns: These are prefabricated crowns typically used as temporary crowns on permanent teeth or primary teeth. They are commonly used in paediatric dentistry to protect children’s primary teeth from further decay while also allowing room for permanent teeth to erupt in the future.
- Temporary crowns: Made from acrylic resins, these temporary dental crowns are more affordable but may wear down more quickly than other types. These are routinely used as an interim fix during dental procedures.
Who can get dental crowns?
Dental crowns are a suitable option for a variety of dental concerns:
- Severely decayed teeth: When a filling isn’t enough, crowns can protect and restore the tooth. They can also be used for teeth with extensive cavities or multiple fillings for protection.
- Cracked or broken teeth: Dental crowns can hold the tooth together, preventing further damage.
- Post-root canal treatment: After a root canal, a dental crown strengthens the treated tooth and protects it from damage.
- Cosmetic concerns: For discoloured or mildly misshapen teeth, dental crowns offer an aesthetically pleasing solution.
- Dental implants: Crowns are used as the visible part of a dental implant, completing the restoration.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a dental crown last?
With proper care, a dental crown can last 10–15 years or even longer. Regular dental check-ups and good oral hygiene are essential for maintaining your crown.
Will a dental crown look natural?
Yes, crowns are custom-made to match the shape, size, and colour of your natural teeth. We use high-quality materials to ensure a seamless and natural-looking result.
Is getting a dental crown painful?
No! The procedure is carried out under local anaesthesia, which involves localised numbing techniques that keep you comfortable throughout. We offer additional options to help you relax if you’re particularly nervous.
Consultation and assessment
We start with a thorough discussion of your treatment needs and goals.
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We’ll then examine your teeth, take X-rays if necessary, and discuss whether a dental crown is the right treatment for you. In case you want to learn about the expenses incurred or about the dental crown replacement cost in the future, now is a good time to talk about it.
Tooth preparation
The damaged tooth is carefully reshaped to make space for the crown.
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Any decay or old filling material is repaired; the root canal treatment is completed, and the tooth is prepared for crown placement.
Impressions
We make precise impressions of your teeth to ensure the crown is a perfect fit.
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These could be physical impressions or 3D digital scans. The dental laboratory then creates the custom crown based on the impressions or moulds.
Temporary crown
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Final placement
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The dental crown process
Supporting nervous patients through crown treatments
We understand that dental visits can be stressful for some.
Especially the sounds of drills, the impressions and patiently sitting on the chair can be daunting. Here’s how we make the procedure comfortable for you:
- Communication: We’ll explain every step of the procedure so there are no surprises and educate you using models and videos.
- Gentle techniques: Modern tools and techniques ensure a comfortable, pain-free experience. We also numb the tooth during the dental crown procedure, so it is essentially painless.
- Flexible options: If you have severe anxiety, we offer solutions like sedation to help you relax.
A dental crown can make a world of difference to your oral health and confidence. Book your consultation to learn more.
His dedication to excellence and patient satisfaction makes him a trusted choice for those seeking both general dental services and comprehensive full-mouth rehabilitation.
At Taylored Dental Care, Dr Middup collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to ensure that each patient receives holistic care tailored to their unique needs.
He is particularly adept at full-mouth rehabilitation, a comprehensive approach that addresses complex dental issues, such as multiple missing teeth, severe wear, or extensive decay. By integrating various procedures—such as crowns, bridges, implants, and veneers—he tailors individualised treatment plans that restore optimal oral function and enhance the overall appearance of his patients’ smiles.
Dr Middup’s expertise encompasses a wide range of general dentistry services, including routine check-ups, preventive care, and restorative treatments.
His approach emphasises restoring both the function and aesthetics of his patients’ smiles, ensuring comprehensive oral health.
Dr Roy Middup is a dedicated dental professional at Taylored Dental Care’s Keighley practice, renowned for his commitment to patient-centred care.
Whether you’re seeking routine dental care or comprehensive full-mouth rehabilitation, Dr Duckitt’s expertise and compassionate approach make him a trusted provider at Taylored Dental Care.
One patient shared, “Graham and the nurses were excellent at keeping me calm… I have no fear over my appointments now.”
Patients consistently praise Dr Duckitt for his gentle demeanour and effective treatments.
Dr Duckitt is particularly skilled in working with anxious or phobic patients, offering conscious sedation to provide a comfortable and stress-free dental experience. His empathetic approach has helped many patients overcome dental fears and regain confidence in their oral health.
He graduated from the University of Leeds in 2007 and has since completed postgraduate training in advanced restorative and cosmetic dentistry, equipping him to handle complex dental cases with confidence.
Since joining Taylored Dental Care in 2011, Dr Duckitt has been dedicated to understanding each patient’s unique dental goals and ensuring they are met with precision and care.
Dr Graham Duckitt is an exceptional choice for general dentistry and full mouth rehabilitation at Taylored Dental Care, bringing over a decade of experience and a patient-focused approach to his practice.
