A dental crown is similar to tooth structure (cap) standing on top of a "repaired" tooth to restore its original shape, size, strength, color, appearance and function.
A crown protects and strengthens the tooth structure that can not be restored with fillers or other types of restorations. Once a dental crown is placed, the surface of the entire tooth is restored to its original shape, size, color and the desired appearance.
When decay or damage is large and wide, a porcelain crown that covers all or a gold crown can restore the tooth to its original form and function.
A dental crown can be made from different materials, such as
- Metals (mainly stainless steel or gold)
- resin
- porcelain
- Pottery
- A combination of some of the above materials
A dental crown is temporarily or permanently placed according to the investment objective.
A permanent dental crown is very durable and will last many years, but like most dental restorations, which may need to be replaced. With proper care and control of dental crown routine can last several years, which gives the patient a long smile. A dental crown is placed:
- Restore the broken or fractured teeth
- To improve the aesthetic appearance
- Repair and restoration of decayed teeth
- Repair and restoration of fractured fillings
- Replace defective large fillings
- Restore the tooth with a root canal
How a crown made?
A crown procedure usually requires two appointments:
The first appointment will include taking several highly accurate molds (or impressions) that will be used to create custom crown of the patient. A mold can also be used to create a temporary crown that will remain in the patient's tooth for about two weeks until his / her new crown is fabricated by a dental laboratory.
While the tooth is numb, the dentist prepares the tooth by removing any decay and shaping the surface to properly adjust the crown. Once completed these details, temporary crown patient is placed with temporary cement and his / her bite is checked to ensure that he / she bites properly.
During the second visit, you will remove the temporary crown of the patient, the tooth is cleaned, and his / her new permanent crown is carefully placed to ensure spacing and bite are accurate.
The patient will then be given care instructions and encouraged to have regular dental visits to check his / her new crown.
Dr. Niktash received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from McGill University in 1998. She has over 16 years of experience in dentistry and is a member of the American Dental Association, Canadian Dental Association of California, orange County dental Society and the College of dental Surgeons of British Columbia.
I care nothing about dental crowns, nothing healthy about keeping dead teeth and tissue in your mouth with a crown over it.
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