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Is A Tooth Implant The Same As A Dental Crown?

Dental Crowns, Dental Implants, General Dentistry

What’s the difference between a tooth implant and a crown? The relationship between a dental implant and a crown can be confusing. They can be combined in one procedure. And both can be used with other dental restorations. Let’s clear up the confusion. 1. A tooth implant can function as a foundation for a crown. […]

9 Things To Know About CEREC Crowns

Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Crowns, Dental Emergency

CEREC stands for “Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics.” The “chairside” refers to the dentist’s chair. What is CEREC? Dental practices with CEREC technology have a state-of-the-art milling machine that fabricates tooth restorations CEREC dentists use CAD/CAM software to create custom crowns that fit perfectly CEREC crowns are designed, manufactured, and placed in the same […]

What If My Dental Crown Cracks, Comes Loose, or Comes Off?

Dental Crowns, Dental Emergency, Dentures

Quite often, people get stressed out if their dental crown moves or comes off completely. This is understandable. It may have broken or come off while brushing, flossing, or even simply eating. If this has happened to you, don’t stress! Here is what to do if your crown comes off. There are three steps: 1. […]

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Dental Crowns

We treat all of our patients royally here at Marcos Ortega DDS, but some of them receive actual crowns. We’re not talking about crowns a king or queen wears, but crowns for your teeth! If you live near San Diego, Marcos Ortega DDS is the best place to get your teeth looking better than ever. […]

Root Canal vs Dental Implant in San Diego

Dental Crowns, Dental Implants, Restorative Dentistry, Root Canals

When a tooth’s nerve and pulp becomes infected, a dentist and patient must make a difficult choice of whether to attempt to save the tooth by completing a root canal or to extract the tooth and replace it with a dental implant in San Diego. There are several factors that affect this choice. These include […]

How Long Do Dental Crowns in San Diego Last?

Dental Crowns, Dental health, Restorative Dentistry

Endodontists, oral surgeons, and general dentists use dental crowns in San Diego, sometimes called caps, in many restorative treatments. A crown adds strength to a tooth that has a large filling or has been injured. A crown can also correct bite misalignments and it’s usually necessary after a root canal. In a dental implant procedure, attaching […]

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