What Are Dental Crowns for Children?

Dental crowns for children, also known as pediatric crowns, are custom-made caps designed to cover and protect a child’s tooth that has been significantly damaged due to decay, injury, or developmental defects. These crowns restore the tooth’s shape, size, strength, and appearance, allowing it to function normally and maintain proper alignment within the mouth. By preserving the natural tooth, crowns play a crucial role in:

• Maintaining Space: Keeping the space open for the proper eruption of permanent teeth.
• Ensuring Oral Function: Allowing your child to chew, speak, and smile confidently.
• Preventing Further Decay: Sealing the tooth from bacteria and plaque that could cause additional damage.

At Platinum Dental Group, we offer a variety of crown materials to suit your child’s specific needs, including stainless steel crowns for molars and tooth-colored crowns for front teeth, ensuring both durability and aesthetics.

Benefits of Dental Crowns for Children

Preservation of Natural Teeth

Pediatric dental crowns help save a tooth that might otherwise need to be extracted due to severe decay or damage. Preserving baby teeth is essential because they:

• Guide Permanent Teeth: Maintain the correct spacing and alignment for incoming permanent teeth.
• Support Jaw Development: Aid in the proper growth of the jaw and facial muscles.
• Facilitate Speech: Contribute to clear pronunciation and speech development.

Protection Against Further Decay

By completely covering the affected tooth, crowns provide a protective barrier against bacteria and plaque, preventing further decay and reducing the risk of infection or abscess formation.

Restored Function and Comfort

Dental crowns restore the normal function of the tooth, allowing your child to chew food properly without pain or discomfort. This improvement in oral function supports better nutrition and overall health.

Enhanced Aesthetics

For visible teeth, tooth-colored crowns made from composite resin or porcelain offer a natural appearance, boosting your child’s self-esteem and confidence in their smile.

Durability and Longevity

Pediatric crowns are designed to withstand the rigors of a child’s active lifestyle, providing long-lasting protection until the primary tooth naturally exfoliates to make way for the permanent tooth.

State-of-the-Art Technology

Our commitment to utilizing modern dental technologies enhances the quality, efficiency, and comfort of your child’s dental crown procedure.

Advanced Diagnostic Tools

• Digital X-Rays: Provide clear, detailed images with minimal radiation exposure, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Intraoral Cameras: Allow for precise visualization of the tooth’s condition, facilitating effective communication with parents and children.

High-Quality Materials

• Biocompatible Crowns: Use of safe, durable materials suitable for children, including stainless steel and tooth-colored options.
• Custom Fit: Ensures that each crown is precisely fitted for optimal comfort and function.

Comfort-Focused Techniques

• The Wand® Anesthesia System: Offers virtually painless delivery of local anesthesia, enhancing your child’s comfort during the procedure.
• Sedation Options: Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) is available to help anxious children relax.