People who get modern dental crowns are often surprised by how lifelike they look. You might have one yourself and feel confident using and showing it off! However, you might wonder what your dentist did to give you results that are color-matched just right and shaded perfectly. Here are five things your provider likely did before you got this restoration to help it look seamless in your smile.
Bringing Out the Shade Guide
Starting with the appearance of your crown, it’s important to get the hue just right. They have likely done this with a shade guide. This handy instrument is a set of porcelain tabs. Each one is a different color, and they are often held up against your grin. From here, different things in your teeth were considered, such as how bright they are, undertones, and other colors (like red, gray, or yellow).
Getting the Right Lighting
Lighting is important when it comes to picking the right shade. Your clothes might also shift how it looks, so your dentist might give you a gray bib to wear. They will compare the tones while under natural light or a lamp that’s designed to mimic it. That way, you get results that look great in the sun.
Digital Scans & Photos
With advancements in technology, special instruments that can interpret tooth color may be used. Your provider might take scans and pictures and share them with the dental lab that makes your crown; that way, they have another reference point when creating your restoration.
Lab Sculpting
A skilled technician will craft this treatment out of high-quality materials, such as porcelain or ceramic. Using all the information above and additional notes, the shape, size, and color will be customized to you. Different layers, tints, and even translucency may be added; that way, it looks just like natural enamel.
Double-Checking Quality
Once your dentist gets your crown back, they will hold it up against your smile. They will see if anything needs to be adjusted and work to get it done. Once it is perfect, you’ll have it bonded on and you can flaunt your results right after!
Color-matching restorations can be hard work, but it’s well worth it to give you results that blend in seamlessly. That way, you feel confident that they look aesthetic while also giving you back your comfortable bite.
About the Practice
At Texas Dentistry & Braces, our team is proud to serve the Mesquite community with high-quality, compassionate dental care. When it comes to crowns, we use the best materials, so your restoration looks and feels natural. Our experienced dentists will work to ensure you get the results that you love. If you have any questions about color-matching dental work, schedule an appointment or call our Mesquite office at (972) 329-4200.