Are you looking for a solution to repair a decayed or damaged tooth? At Keystone Dentistry, we offer a wide range of restorative dentistry procedures, including dental fillings and crowns, to restore your healthy, beautiful, and functional smile. Our high-quality, durable restorations are made to match your natural teeth, leaving you with a beautifully natural smile. Visit our Indianapolis practice to determine the ideal solution to restore your smile.

What Are Dental Fillings?

Dental fillings are conservative restorations that repair teeth with minor to moderate decay or damage, restoring their health and function. At Keystone Dentistry, we offer metal-free fillings that blend in seamlessly with your smile. During the procedure, we will remove any decayed tooth structure and fill the area with a tooth-colored filling material that’s closely matched to your natural tooth enamel. Tooth fillings are typically recommended when the tooth structure is mostly intact and the damage is not extensive.

The following is a look at some of the benefits of dental fillings:

• The procedure is quick and minimally invasive.
• They preserve most of a tooth’s natural structure.
• They look like your natural tooth enamel.
• They offer a cost-effective solution for minor cavity repairs.

What Are Dental Crowns?

Dental crowns are aesthetic restorations that “cap” or cover the visible portions of teeth above the gum line, restoring their strength, function, and natural appearance. They offer a durable solution for severely decayed, cracked, worn, or structurally compromised teeth. We may also recommend a crown after root canal therapy, to support a large filling, to repair a weak or damaged tooth, or to make cosmetic enhancements by improving the size, color, shape, or appearance of a tooth. A dental crown can help replace one or more missing teeth by covering a dental implant or supporting a dental bridge.

At Keystone Dentistry, we proudly offer same-day CEREC crowns. The procedure involves preparing the tooth to accommodate your new restoration. Next, we will take digital impressions of your teeth and use CAD/CAM to design your new crown. Our on-site milling machine will use this data to fabricate your crown from a single block of high-quality dental ceramic. Just one office visit can leave you with a healthy, beautiful, and functional smile.

The following is a look at some of the benefits of dental crowns:

• They protect and reinforce weak or compromised teeth.
• They are ideal for preserving teeth with extensive damage.
• They restore the aesthetics and function of your smile.
• They are durable and long-lasting.

Which Type of Restoration Is Right for You?

Choosing between a dental filling and a crown depends on several factors, including the extent of damage, the location of the tooth, and your unique needs. In general, a dental filling is a conservative solution for a small to mid-sized cavity when most of the tooth structure is intact. A dental crown may be the better choice if the tooth has extensive decay or a large filling that’s failing. We may also recommend a dental crown for a weak, cracked, or damaged tooth that needs structural reinforcement to prevent further damage.

Our team at Keystone Dentistry will evaluate the extent of the damage and help you determine the ideal solution to restore your smile.

Dental Fillings and Crowns in Indianapolis, IN

Ready to restore your smile with a dental filling or crown? Our patient-centered team will recommend the most conservative restorative dentistry solution to address your unique needs. We invite you to call us at (317) 575-1120 to schedule an appointment or request one online today.