Dental Crowns
A dental crown resembles a cap on a tooth. Crowns are used by dentists to repair weak, fractured, or decaying teeth.
Dental Crowns
A crown resembles a tight helmet that covers your whole teeth. Before glueing your new crown in place, a dentist will need to remove a small amount of enamel to guarantee a correct fit. Crowns are made by dental technicians using a range of materials, such as porcelain, metal, and resin.
When is a dental crown necessary?
Crowns have various functions. To:
- Strengthen a fragile tooth.
- Restore and protect a broken tooth.
- Repair a damaged or worn-down tooth.
- Secure a dental bridge in position.
- Cover a severely stained or discolored tooth.
- Cover a tooth that has had a root canal.
- Cover a dental implant.
Procedure Details for Dental Crowns
First visit
Procedure steps for a dental crown consist of:
- Getting your teeth ready. Your dentist will have to remove some of the natural enamel from your tooth in order to prepare it for a crown. This creates room for your new crown and guarantees its stability after bonding. A filling substance could also be used by your dentist to strengthen certain areas of your tooth. The major objective of this step is to establish a solid foundation for your new crown.
- Dental imprints. Your teeth will then be imprinted by your dentist. These may be digital impressions made using a portable scanner, or they could be physical impressions made with a substance similar to putty. These impressions will be forwarded to a dental lab by your dentist. They will be used by a professional there to make your unique dental crown.
- Temporary installation of a crown. A dental lab will typically take two to three weeks, but occasionally longer, to create your new crown. Your dentist will install a temporary crown while you wait for your permanent one. Most temporary crowns are composed of acrylic or resin.
Second Visit
- Your new crown will be returned to your dentist's office by the lab when it is completed. In a follow-up appointment, your dentist will:
- Take off your temporary crown.
- Verify the new crown's fit, colour, and shape.
- Use a strong dental cement to firmly attach the new crown to your tooth.
Benefits of Dental Crown
The ability of a dental crown to extend the life of a natural tooth is its most prominent benefit. In particular, crowns can:
- Take care of decaying, fractured, or worn teeth.
- Safeguard teeth from wear and tear, or erosion.
- Boost the function of chewing.
- Improve the way you look.
- Last five to fifteen years if properly cared for.
What care is needed for Dental Crown?
To maintain the integrity of your dental crown:
- Using a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste, brush your teeth at least twice a day.
- Once a day, floss between your teeth.
- To prevent tooth plaque and dangerous bacteria, use an antibacterial mouthwash.
- Avoid anything extremely chewy, crunchy, or firm.
- See your dentist about using a personalised mouth guard if you have bruxism, which is the grinding or clenching of your teeth.
- Have routine dental examinations and cleanings.
What not to eat when wearing a crown?
- Ice cubes.
- Extremely hard nuts.
- Popcorn (with kernels).
- Super sticky foods like taffy and caramels.