Services
Dental Crowns
Dental Crowns
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that restores a decayed, broken, weak or worn-down tooth. Dentists also use crowns to cover dental implants and root canal-treated teeth. To ensure a proper fit, a dentist will need to remove a small amount of enamel before bonding your new crown in place. Made from a variety of materials, including metal, resin and porcelain.
When would you need a dental crown?
Crowns serve several purposes. You may need a dental crown to:
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Strengthen a weak tooth.
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Protect and support a cracked tooth.
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Restore a worn-down or broken tooth.
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Hold a dental bridge in place.
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Cover a severely stained or discolored tooth.
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Cover a root canal-treated tooth.
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Cover a dental implant.
Procedure Details
Dental crown procedure usually requires two appointments:
First appointment
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Preparing your tooth. To prepare your tooth for a crown, your dentist will need to remove some of your natural enamel(part of tooth). This makes space for your new crown and ensures that it will stay in place once bonded. Your dentist may also use a filling material to build up certain parts of your tooth. During this step, the main goal is to create a strong foundation for your new crown. Next, your dentist will take impressions of your teeth. While you wait on your final crown, your dentist will place a temporary one. Temporary crowns are usually made of resin or acrylic.
Second appointment
During a second office visit, your dentist will:
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Remove your temporary crown.
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Check the shape, color and fit of your new crown.
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Bond the new crown to your tooth using a strong dental cement.c