Crowns

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Crowns

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Crowns

Dental crowns are a durable, long-term repair solution for teeth that are damaged, cracked or chipped and are in need of restoration.

A crown is a type of dental restoration used to improve teeth that are weak, fractured, broken or are decayed. The crown is placed over the entire surface of the tooth, protecting it as well as providing the tooth strength.

Crowns are not limited to simply replacing the original tooth, but can be designed to create an even better aesthetic appearance.

You may need a dental crown for several reasons, including:

Protecting a weak tooth (possibly from decay) from breaking or to keep the weak tooth together if parts of it are cracked.
Restoring a broken tooth or a severely worn down tooth.
Covering and supporting a tooth with a large filling and not much tooth remaining.
Holding a dental bridge in place.
Covering misshapen or severely discoloured teeth.
Covering a dental implant.
Covering a tooth that’s been treated with a root canal.

Crown Materials

Dental crowns are usually made from porcelain which is an incredibly natural looking material.

There are lots of different types of crowns available to you when you come in to visit us. We can discuss the options with your consultation.

FAQs

When is a crown needed?

A dental crown may be required in the following situations: To protect a weak tooth (for example, from decay) from shattering or to repair fractured portions of a cracked tooth. To replace an existing broken tooth or one that has been severely damaged.

What is a crown treatment?

Dental crowns are tooth-shaped “caps” that may be placed over your teeth. Consider it like a comfortable hat for your tooth. The crown rebuilds the form, size, strength, and appearance of the tooth. The dental crown is permanently cemented to your tooth and lies above the visible portion of the tooth.

What happens during crown treatment?

A crown is a restoration that covers the whole tooth and is used to effectively restore parts of teeth that have been damaged. The first visit will include the creation of an impression from the dental lab to send to your dentist. A temporary crown will be applied during this session. You’ll return for a final visit to get your permanent crown placed.

What can expect following crown treatment?

The recovery period after the placement of a dental crown is typically a few days. Patients may experience some inflammation, sensitivity and irritation following the procedure that should subside within a week or two. Warm salt water rinses a few times a day are recommended to help reduce swelling of the gums.