What is a Dental Crown?
Dental crowns are hollow, artificial teeth that are made to cover an entire tooth that is decayed or damaged. They are designed to restore the tooth's proper shape, size and colour.
They are also used to strengthen a broken tooth that might otherwise be lost, and improve its function and appearance.
Crowns are strong and can be made from a variety of materials, including porcelain and metal. They are designed to look and function like natural teeth, and if cared for properly, can last ten or more years.
Why Choose Dental Crowns?
If you have a tooth that has sustained so much damage or decay that large portions of it must be removed, your dentist may suggest using a dental crown to cover it.
Dental crowns are commonly used to restore a tooth that has had a root canal. They are also often used to cover dental implants or attatch dental bridges.
Crowns can also be used for cosmetic reasons, such as covering a discoloured or chipped tooth.
The Crown Procedure
Placing a dental crown requires two dental appointments. At the first, your dentist will take an impression of the tooth that the crown is for and use this impression to create the custom crown.
If necessary, you will be fitted with a temporary crown while your custom one is being made.
Once the crown is finished, you will attend your second appointment, and your dentist will place your crown and perform any necessary adjustments to make it fit your mouth so your bite and jaw movements can function normally.