On a recent Saturday when we were open, a young woman walked into our Garland dental practice for a complimentary second opinion/consult.
Chief Complaint
A broken filling that needs to be repaired.
What we found
On examining her tooth and the X-ray we figured out that the a sizable portion of the tooth had broken off.
What patient requested
The patient requested just getting the tooth restored with a large tooth colored filling.
Why We Do Not Recommend A Filling
It’s quite common for patients to want treatment that is conservative in nature and less expensive but many a times such treatment choices have poor outcomes. Especially in this case, a part of the tooth had broken off.
Quality Dental Crowns in Garland TX
Why A Dental Crown Is Better
When a large portion of a tooth fractures quite often than not the ideal treatment option to restore the tooth to a healthy state would be to place a full coverage crown over it.
Some of the reasons for this include the lack of healthy tooth structure to support a simple restoration and high probability of failure or fracture of such a restoration.
Dental Crown Explained
A dental crown is a fixed prosthetic device used to protect teeth and also used to enhance the appearance of teeth.
Conditions that warrant a crown
Conditions that may warrant a crown include a fractured tooth, stained teeth, spaces between teeth that patient desires to have reduced , tooth with large decay and after implant placement.
Porcelain Crowns
Patients frequently prefer to have porcelain crowns due to aesthetics. Shade selection is possible using a shade guide to match the color of the tooth to one’s own teeth.
We strive to empower you, to make well-informed decisions about your oral health through individual consultation.
Request an AppointmentComplimentary Custom Shade Matching
At Kings Dental we offer patients a wide range of crowns to select from including full metal crowns, porcelain fused to metal crowns, and all-porcelain crowns.
We also offer complimentary custom shade matching where we bring the patient to the lab to get a near perfect color match to the patient’s teeth.
Vidya Suri, DDS
Dr. Vidya Suri is a highly skilled family and cosmetic dentist with over seven years of experience. A graduate of the University of California, San Francisco School of Dentistry, she combines advanced training with a compassionate approach to patient care. Dr. Suri is a proud member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. Recognized by both the Fan Choice Award and Patient Choice Winner, she is committed to enhancing her patients' oral health and confidence. Her practice, Kings Dental, is celebrated for offering top-tier, patient-focused dental care in Garland, TX.
Erin Medina, DDS
Dr. Erin Medina, DDS, is a dedicated and experienced dentist committed to providing exceptional care to the Texas community. With a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Texas at Tyler and a Doctor of Dental Surgery from Texas A&M College of Dentistry, Dr. Medina combines his extensive education with 28 years of living in Texas to serve his patients with expertise and compassion. He is passionate about educating patients on oral health and ensuring their well-being. Known for his thorough and comprehensive care, Dr. Medina is a trusted professional who prioritizes patient satisfaction and quality service.
