A dental crown is a relatively common dental restoration solution that is used by Dr. Gregory Dvorak to address any number of dental issues. It is essentially a replica of a tooth’s tooth enamel layer. They are commonly made from porcelain, gold, or a metallic alloy. Crowns are most often called for to repair a tooth suffering from a large... read more »

The enamel layer of your teeth is very strong. In rare instances, though it is possible for hard fall or a blow to the face to fracture of otherwise damage a tooth. A severely fractured tooth can rarely be repaired by a simple filling. Even if the fracture doesn’t extend deep into the pulp of the tooth, you will still... read more »

The hard plastic cap of your temporary crown serves the purpose of protecting the abutment that will anchor your permanent crown once the dental lab has completed your permanent crown. It’s important to understand that the temporary crown fitted by New Prague Gentle Dental Care does not fully restore the tooth’s ability to bite off or chew food. If the... read more »