Did you know? The earliest dental crowns were made from materials like ivory, bone, and seashells before the advent of more modern materials like porcelain and metals.
Treatment Type #2
Dental Crowns: From Procedure to Aftercare.
Dental crowns, also called caps, are a common and effective way to fix teeth that have been decayed and damaged in their function and look. Based on how bad the tooth decay is, the process can be more or less difficult.
→ Our Dental Crown Procedure:
Our dental crown procedure restores damaged teeth with durable and natural-looking crowns, ensuring both functionality and aesthetics.
1. Tooth Preparation
A local anaesthetic is used to numb the area around the tooth that will get the crown, and any decay or damage is taken care of. The tooth is then changed so that the cap has room to fit.
2. Impression Taking
You can use dental putty or digital scanning equipment to make an impression or mould of the prepared tooth. This mould is used to make a crown that fits perfectly.
3. Temporary Crown Placement (If Applicable)
If the permanent crown is going to be made in a dental lab, a temporary crown may be put on the prepared tooth to cover it while the permanent crown is being made.
Quick Tip:
If the impression is sent to a dental laboratory where the permanent crown will be fabricated, this process may take one to two weeks.
4. Crown Placement
The dentist will clean the tooth before shaping it into the crown and ensure the tooth is in good condition. Fit and colour are verified before the cementing process, and changes that need to be made are done before cementing.
5. Bite Adjustment
The dentist makes sure that the crown fits well and doesn’t get in the way of the patient’s bite. Changes can be made to get the bite in the right place.
6. Final Polish
The cap is polished to get rid of any rough spots and make it look more natural. Why are dental crowns a good idea?
→ Learn About the 6 Common Materials used for Dental Crowns:
Today, patients have a wide range of options when it comes to dental filling materials, allowing them to choose based on factors like appearance, longevity, and cost.
Stainless Steel
The most affordable option with high strength and durability, but lacks aesthetic appeal and does not resemble natural teeth.
Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM)
Featuring a metallic core with a porcelain exterior, Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal crowns are more expensive than stainless steel, offer some resemblance to natural teeth, and are strong and durable.
All Resin
More expensive than PFM crowns, these resemble natural teeth closely but are prone to breakage.
Metallic
Made from gold or platinum, these crowns are costly, highly durable, and strong, but do not resemble natural teeth.
Ceramic or Porcelain
More costly than all resin crowns, these offer a close resemblance to natural teeth and can last long with proper care.
Zirconia
The most expensive material for crowns, zirconia offers the closest resemblance to natural teeth in terms of color, appearance, translucency, and strength.
→ What are the Benefits of Dental Crowns?
Outfitting an enamel with a dental crown enhances its appearance as well as its overall performance, strengthens it and extends its existence, prevents in addition deterioration and advances common dental well-being.
Restores Tooth Function
With a dental crown, a broken tooth can be fixed so that you can chew and speak normally again.
Enhances Appearance
The look of teeth is advanced with the aid of crowns, which hide flaws like discolouration, cracks, and chips.
Minimizes Tooth Sensitivity
Crowns can make teeth less sensitive by hiding nerves that are showing or decayed areas.
Long-Lasting Solution
If you take good care of your dental crowns, they can last for many years and be a safe way to fix your tooth.
Prevents Further Damage
Crowns protect the tooth from further damage or decay by covering the tooth in a hard shell.
Customizable Fit
Dental crowns are custom-made to fit your tooth correctly, making sure that it is comfortable and in the right place.
Supports Dental Bridges
Crowns hold dental bridges in place. Crowns are like having your missing teeth replaced with a dental bridge.
Versatile Applications
Crowns can fix a number of dental issues, including broken teeth, dental implants, and damage to the way your teeth look.
Tips for Aftercare:
If you want to keep your dental caps in good shape and keep your teeth healthy, you should do good aftercare.
1. Cut down on Hard Foods
Eat nothing sticky, hard or tough after the surgery.
2. Temperature-Sensitive Foods
To keep it from getting harm, live away from warm and cold foods and drinks for a few days.
3. Prevent Teeth grinding
It’s possible to grind your teeth at night, so a night guard should be worn over the crown.
4. Wet a toothbrush with soft bristles
Also, the brushes on a toothbrush should be soft so that they don’t damage the crown or gum tissue.
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