Crowns, sometimes called “caps,” are used to cover and restore a tooth. When a tooth has broken or when a tooth has too much decay for a simple filling, a dental crown may be needed. Your dentist can place a dental crown on your teeth and shape it to look and function like your original tooth before the damage occurred.
Placing a Dental Crown
Your dentist will be able to tell you if your tooth requires a crown to be placed. In preparation for a crown, the tooth must be prepared by reducing the size so that your new crown will fit properly.
To ensure the new crown fits properly, your dentist will make an impression of your teeth and gums before sending the impression to a lab. The lab will create a dental crown based on the impression. In the meantime, your dentist will place a temporary crown to protect the tooth until the permanent crown is completed and place.
Once the completed crown is ready to be placed, your dentist will remove the temporary crown and replace it with the permanent crown.
Crown Look and Durability?
Crowns are made out of strong materials and will last for a number of years. Regular dental appointments and sound dental hygiene will help maximize the longevity of your crown.
Your dentist makes impression and fits the dental crown to match your bite and maintain the look-and-feel of your tooth. Many are made of porcelain to provide an appearance similar to your natural teeth. Many patients are unable to feel or see a difference in their porcelain crowns compared to the original teeth.