BruxZir Crowns – Colleyville, TX
Bullet-Proof Crowns
If you’re going to have one or more of your teeth repaired, why not get a restoration that’s guaranteed to both look great and stand the test of time? At The DFW Dental Implant Center, patients have the option to rebuild their smiles with 100% zirconia BruxZir crowns. Thanks to them, patients will enjoy the best when it comes to both aesthetics and functionality, ensuring the next time they smile at a friend or take a bite of food, the absolute last thing on their mind will be their teeth.
Why Choose DFW Dental Implant Center for BruxZir Crowns?
- Dr. Branberg has rebuilt thousands of smiles
- Specially-designed & custom-milled for each patient
- Crowns made on-site by our own lab technician
What Are The Benefits of Bruxzir Crowns?
- Natural Appearance: BruxZir crowns are made of 100% zirconia, which is a white metal powder that has been used in dentistry for decades. This gives them a much more lifelike appearance compared to traditional silver and gold crowns, ensuring a patient is always able to smile with confidence.
- Extremely Strong: The teeth are exposed to a lot of pressure every day thanks to normal chewing, and this causes many restorations to quickly chip and wear down. BruxZir crowns, however, are up to the task and are able to stand up to normal wear and tear and continue to look brand new for many years.
What Can You Expect During This Dental Treatment?
Step 1: Perform Evaluation of Your Smile
Dr. Branberg will start by evaluating the tooth that needs to be repaired, taking note of your teeth’s general shape, size, color, and position. He’ll use this information to create a diagnostic model of your teeth that includes a mockup of your new crown, helping you see and approve the final result before treatment even begins.
Step 2: Place Temporary Restoration
Once you like what you see with the mockup, Dr. Branberg will prepare your tooth to receive the BruxZir crown by removing any decayed or damaged enamel. He’ll then take an impression of your tooth and give it to our on-site lab technician so they can get to work milling your crown. While this is happening, you’ll be fitted with a temporary restoration so you can “test drive” your treatment and let us know if any adjustments need to be made.
Step 3: Your New BruxZir Crown
After about two to three weeks, you’ll return to our dental office where your temporary will be removed and replaced with your permanent BruxZir crown. Dr. Branberg will do one last check of the fit and your bite before bonding it firmly into place. At that point, you’re done, and your new smile is ready for the world.
BruxZir Crowns FAQs
Are BruxZir Crowns Permanent?
Although BruxZir crowns are constructed of durable and long-lasting materials, they will eventually need to be replaced. That said, if you take good care of your restorations, you can expect them to go as far as 10 to 15 years! To make the most of them, you’ll need to practice good oral hygiene every day as well as visit our team for dental checkups and cleanings every six months. This will help you keep your smile fresh and bacteria-free to avoid complications like decay and infections that could negatively affect your crowns and oral health.
How Do You Know When a BruxZir Crown Needs to Be Replaced?
The most reliable way to know for certain if you require a replacement crown is to undergo an oral examination. We will thoroughly evaluate whether or not your BruxZir restoration will need to be switched out for a new one by keeping an eye out for indications like:
- Discomfort: If you’re experiencing pain underneath your crown, this might be a sign of a cavity in your underlying tooth. We’ll need to treat the situation before either recementing or replacing your restoration.
- Visible damage: If your BruxZir crown is looking worse for wear, we’ll likely need to get you a new one to improve the strength and appearance of your tooth.
- Instability: A loose crown will not function for long, and it can lead to more complications later on, such as discomfort and difficulty eating.
- Dark line at the base: If you see a dark or black line where the crown meets the gums, it’s most certainly a sign of wear and tear—one of the earlier indications that you’ll need to get a new restoration.
What Happens If You Wait Too Long to Get a BruxZir Crown?
Decay and bacteria can spread fast throughout your mouth if you don’t get treatment as soon as possible. If you wait too long to improve your condition, you might end up requiring more costly services, such as root canals or tooth extraction. Our team can inform you of how long you might be able to hold off on getting a BruxZir crown before it becomes more problematic. If you’ve lost a dental crown, then you’ll simply have to notify us so that we can replace it.
Do BruxZir Crowns Get Cavities?
Your BruxZir crown should never be able to develop cavities, as the material is constructed out of zirconia and isn’t organic like your tooth enamel. However, the underlying tooth can remain vulnerable to bacteria and infection. Be sure to practice good oral hygiene every day and visit us for checkups and cleanings biannually to remain problem-free.