Crowns
A crown is a replacement tooth made of porcelain, colloquially referred to as a cap, is used to entirely cover a damaged tooth. Crown not only strengthens a tooth, but it can drastically improve your teeth’s appearance, shape and alignment. Crowns may be used to:
- Protect a weak tooth from fracturing
- Restore a fractured tooth
- Attach a bridge
- Cover a discolored or poorly shaped tooth
- Cover a dental implant
- Cover a tooth that has had a root canal treatment
Procedure for dental crowns
Dental crowns require two visits to the dentist, as some laboratory work is required to get your permanent crowns ready.
During your first visit, if you have broken or damaged teeth, they will be reshaped by filing down the enamel such that a temporary crown is allowed to fit over it. A mold of the reshaped and surrounding teeth will be taken and sent to the lab for proper fitting and color matching of the crown. A temporary crown would be placed in your mouth, until your permanent crown is ready.
In the subsequent visit, after local anaesthetic application, your permanent crown will be set with cement to ensure that it stays in place. Good oral hygiene and regular care to the crown, ensures a long lifespan for several years for the fitted crown.