Single Front Tooth Crown


One of the greatest challenges Dr Timmerman (and all dentists) have is to restore a single front tooth.  Matching the color of one front tooth can be difficult, as the shade on one side of the tooth is often different than the other side.  Surface texture, if not done well, can be too smooth, so when the light interacts with the smile (like during a cocktail party or other social gathering) the appearance is less than desireable.  Material selection is important as well, since light reacts with different mediums in a variety of ways.  Old fashioned crowns are made with a metal substructure that can block light and make a tooth look opaque and lifeless.

 

Here is an example of a single front tooth restored.  Can YOU tell which is fake?

 

 

 

Single front tooth

 

 

An enhanced smile does not always mean restoring multiple teeth, especially if one is satisfied with how everything looks in the first place!  If you would like to know more, call 206-241-5533 today for a free consultation!

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