Orthodontic and Cosmetic Dentistry Services
Porcelain Crowns
When you develop a cavity, Dr. Alani will remove the decay and place a filling that matches your tooth's color. If your tooth has extensive decay or a fracture, the dentist may recommend placing a white crown. Designed to restore strength, function, and appearance, a porcelain crown fits snugly over the remaining, healthy tooth structure.
Advantages to All-Porcelain Crowns
- Porcelain crowns not only reflect light, but they mimic the transparency found in natural teeth.
- Because we can place the tooth-shaded margin at or above the gum line, we reduce the risk of gum irritation and prevent gum recession.
- You won't notice a dark line at the gums as you would with a porcelain fused to metal crown (PFM).
- Porcelain (ceramic) is an extremely biocompatible material with no allergic potential.
Ceramic Onlays
Onlays, often called partial crowns, offer a conservative alternative to a full crown in some situations. Unlike traditional porcelain crowns, onlays, end half way up the tooth, which prevents plaque formation at the margin of the tooth and gum. Dr. Alani will evaluate your case to determine whether a full ceramic crown or onlay will offer the best restoration for your smile.
Expert care for extraordinary smiles. Call our Houston dental office to schedule a checkup, consultation, or second opinion visit with Dr. Alani. Located near the Galleria, we serve patients from the greater Houston area with top-notch dentistry.