Crowns

Process

Within the first visit, our Dentist examines and prepares the tooth that needs the crown. This might involve taking X-rays of the tooth. Dental Concepts will take any digital pictures of the patient’s mouth and create the crown within the surgery premises.Once the tooth is filed, a temporary crown is placed to protect it. The impression of the tooth is shipped to the lab. In the second visit, once the crown is ready, the dentist cements it into place. The entire process takes about 2 to 4 hours.

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Over some time, your teeth may get damaged and this may happen due to various reasons namely, tooth decay, injuries or lack of dental hygiene. As a result, teeth may lose their shape or size. Dental crowns are the perfect solution as these are tooth-shaped “caps” that can be placed over your tooth to restore the shape, size and appearance of the tooth.

Dental crowns are used as caps on missing or fractured tooth to protect the life of your teeth typically in situations to:

• Protect or restore a tooth from fracturing due to accident or trauma
• Replace a tooth that is too large for a filling
• Get a cap over the Implant placed
• Restore the tooth on which RCT was performed
• Cover discoloured, misshaped or badly formed tooth
• Hold a dental bridge in place

In addition, the Dental Crown gives your tooth strength, shape, size and overall improves the appearance of your tooth. Avoid delaying the process of a dental crown in case it has been advised by the Dentist else there may be chances that you can damage your tooth to the extent that extraction is the last resort.

Dental Crowns can be made using various materials like:

Metal Crowns: These are considered the most durable solution for the long term. The gold crowns in these are the most used and bond well with the tooth. These can even withstand hard chewing forces and biting. Being stronger they last longer and do not wear down easily. The only drawback is that they are visible from a distance hence, suitable only for molars.

Porcelain-Fused-To-Metal These are the answers to all aesthetic concerns. The inside is made up of metal and the outer portion of the crown is made of porcelain, as a result, it has the dual advantage – a metal provides strength and porcelain matches with the colour of the teeth making it look like natural teeth.

Ceramic Crown These crowns match the strength of metal crowns and blend naturally with the tooth colour. It does not have any aesthetic concerns and is the best option for the front, back and even for the bridges. The problem of porcelain wearing down and metal being visible is solved by this Dental Crown.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please ensure that you maintain good oral hygiene and visit your Dental Concepts Dentist regularly.

1. Be careful while brushing your teeth.
2. Brush your teeth twice a day
3. Use a toothpaste for sensitive teeth if your crown or the teeth around it are sensitive to heat or cold or as advised by the Dental Concepts.
4. Flossing daily can help keep all your teeth in good health.
5. Avoid hard foods. Chewing ice or hard foods might cause your crown to crack, especially if you have a porcelain crown.
6. If you grind or clench your teeth at night, your Dentist may recommend a night guard to protect your crown and surrounding teeth.