M. Shah DMD

72 Paoli Pike
Paoli, PA 19301

M. Shah DMD > Services > Dental Crowns and Bridges

With beautiful dental crowns and bridges, we restore broken, decayed, and missing teeth to give you back your confident smile.

Solutions for Broken, Decayed, and Missing Teeth

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Dental Crowns and Bridges in Paoli, PA

Did you know tooth enamel is the hardest tissue in the human body? Unfortunately, strong doesn't mean indestructible, and our teeth can decay, break, crack, or even be lost under certain conditions.

At M Shah DMD & Associates, Dr. Mehul Shah and Dr. Bernadette Logan offer dental crowns and bridges as solutions to restore and replace decayed, broken, or missing teeth. We use only the finest, highest-quality materials to create long-lasting tooth restorations so you can chew comfortably and confidently share your smile.

Why Do I Need a Dental Crown?

Dental crowns are also called caps because they surround the visible part of a tooth to provide a new chewing surface and protect it from further damage. Common reasons why our dentists may recommend a dental crown include:

Support a cracked, worn, or broken tooth
Protect a tooth with a cavity too large for a filling alone
Protect a tooth after root canal treatment
Support dental bridgework
Restore a dental implant
Improve a tooth's shape, size, or shade

Whatever the reason for your dental crown, our dentists will always present all treatment options available to you to resolve the issue. We care about our patients and want you to feel informed about your dental needs. That way, we can be confident that you feel comfortable with our recommendations and understand what's involved with your treatment.

What's the Process for Getting a Dental Crown?

It typically requires two appointments at our Paoli, PA, dental office to plan, design, and place your dental crown. Our dentists go to great lengths to ensure that your tooth restoration blends in seamlessly with surrounding teeth and enhances your smile. They pay meticulous attention to detail to deliver results far exceeding your expectations.

Preparing for Your New Crown

The first step is for our dentist to remove some of the existing tooth's structure to ensure the crown fits comfortably and looks natural. Next, we take digital impressions to create a 3-D virtual model of the tooth.

We create a temporary crown for you to wear, while a top-rated custom dental lab uses high-quality, long-lasting materials like porcelain, zirconia, and e-Max to prepare your final crown. They closely follow our specifications, so it complements your facial appearance and blends seamlessly with surrounding teeth.

Placing Your New Crown on Your Tooth

Your second appointment occurs when your crown returns from the dental lab. At this appointment, our dentists remove the temporary, adjust the final crown to fit your bite, and cement it firmly to the tooth.

Your new dental crown can last ten years or longer with proper care.

Dental Bridges Replace Missing Teeth

Tooth loss can impact your life tremendously, from the inability to chew foods comfortably to the embarrassment of not being able to share a caring smile with a dear friend. At M Shah DMD & Associates, we offer several options to replace missing teeth, including dental bridges.

A bridge is a custom-crafted dental prosthetic that matches your smile perfectly to fill the gap in your teeth left by a missing tooth. An artificial tooth called a pontic sits in the gap and is secured to the teeth on either side with crowns.

Getting a dental bridge requires the same steps as a dental crown and takes two appointments to complete. Bridges have a similar lifespan to a dental crown and provide ten years or more of service with conscientious dental care.

Trust Your Smile to Our Dentist

Dr. Mehul Shah is a dentist with a background in engineering, so you can be confident that he will create your crowns and bridges to his high standards for quality. If you have a broken, decayed, or missing tooth, Dr. Shah and Dr. Logan would be happy to meet with you to evaluate your needs and see how we can help you.

Please call our warm and welcoming dental office in Paoli, PA, to schedule a convenient appointment to get started! We are also pleased to serve all surrounding communities in Chester County, including Malvern, Berwyn, Wayne, Frazer, Whitehorse Farms, and Devault.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a broken tooth affect surrounding teeth?

A broken tooth may impact surrounding teeth if it becomes infected and the infection spreads. Additionally, if a tooth splits Lengthwise, you’re at risk for tooth migration—adjacent teeth shifting to cover the newly empty space.

A jagged or broken tooth can also cut the tongue and cheeks, which can be painful and lead to an oral tissue infection.

Repairing or Replacing Broken Teeth in Paoli, PA

Depending on the severity of the tooth break, your dentist may be able to treat it and then cap the tooth with a dental crown. The crown is customized to fit the treated tooth and match surrounding teeth. It prevents further damage and restores your bite.

For minor breaks or tooth chips, your dentist may consider dental bonding to restore function and aesthetics.

For a knocked-out tooth, it’s crucial to replace it. We recommend a dental implant to prevent tooth shifting and jawbone deterioration.

Your dentist will assess the tooth damage and talk to you about the options that will best repair or replace the tooth.

Contact Your Dentist in 19301

Contact our dental team today for additional information about broken teeth in Paoli, PA, tooth replacement, and restoration. If you have a fractured tooth, we encourage you to call us as soon as possible to schedule a consultation with the dentist.

Can dental crowns be placed on any tooth in the mouth?

Dental crowns, or “dental caps,” are tooth-shaped prosthetics made of porcelain, metal, or some combination thereof, that are either placed atop dental implants as permanent tooth replacements or provide a protective casing for cracked or otherwise severely damaged natural teeth to restore their form and function.

Can a Crown Be Placed on Any Tooth?

Dental crowns can be placed on most teeth, with front teeth, molars, and premolars the most common. However, some considerations and potential restrictions can prevent a tooth from being eligible for a crown.

Most importantly, a tooth must have a sufficiently healthy structure to securely support a crown. Teeth with extensive decay or structural damage may require additional treatments to supplement their strength or may be unsuitable for crowns. Additionally, teeth that are significantly misaligned and specific bite issues require some orthodontic adjustment before a crown can be placed.

Consult with your dentist to assess your oral health and dental alignment and determine your suitability for dental crowns.

Precision-Placed Dental Crowns in Paoli, PA

If you’re in the Paoli area and looking for a highly skilled and experienced dentist you can trust to determine your suitability for dental crowns and to expertly place them if appropriate, contact dentist Dr. Mehul Shah and the team at M. Shah DMD & Associates to schedule a consultation.

Are there different types of dental bridges?

Having one or more missing teeth can affect your self-confidence and cause oral health problems. Fortunately, our dental office can replace your missing teeth with a dental bridge. A bridge is a dental prosthetic that “bridges the gap” where your teeth used to be, but did you know there are different types of dental bridges? Keep reading to learn more.

4 Types of Dental Bridges

Depending on your dental situation, your Paoli dentist may give you the choice of any of the following types of dental bridges:

Traditional bridge – This is the most common type of bridge. Dental crowns are placed on the teeth adjacent to your missing teeth to support your prosthetic teeth and fill the gap in your smile.
Maryland bonded bridge – This bridge doesn’t require dental crowns to support it. Instead, it uses a metal framework on your adjacent teeth for support.
Cantilever bridge – This type of bridge uses a dental crown on one natural tooth to support one prosthetic tooth.
Implant-supported bridge – We can attach a dental bridge to dental implants to give you the stability you want without altering your teeth with dental crowns.

Want to Learn More about Dental Bridges in Paoli, PA?

If you have questions about the different types of dental bridges and which one might be best for you, we would love to help! At M. Shah DMD & Associates, we want to create a treatment plan that suits your needs and budget. You can reach our dental office at (610) 647-1666 to schedule an appointment.

Meet Our Doctor:

Dr. Mehul Shah

Dr. Shah is a trained engineer and an experienced dentist, which gives him a unique ability to understand the complex biomechanics of our teeth and the overall human masticatory system. He earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.

After multiple years of gaining experience and honing his skills, Dr. Shah acquired Dr. Riggs's practice in Paoli, PA, where he proudly serves the local community and surrounding areas. He resides in Paoli with his lovely wife, who is a geriatric and internal medicine ...

Dental Crowns and Bridges Technology

Digital Impressions

Our handheld digital scanner makes it incredibly easy to take dental impressions without using messy, uncomfortable paste. The scanner delivers high-quality digital impressions that are significantly more detailed and accurate than those we can obtain with traditional paste impressions.

Our digital scanner allows our dentists to create a 3-D virtual model of your teeth, eliminating the need for stone molds and models. This approach allows the lab to create high-quality custom dental work, such as bridges and crowns.

Our dentists also use the digital scanner to plan Invisalign treatment. The virtual model allows them to determine how teeth should move, plan each step of treatment, and help you visualize the final results.

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