DENTAL | CROWNS

Dental crowns are a procedure to strengthen or improve the appearance of damaged teeth. They are an artificial restoration that’s placed over an existing tooth, which may need to be carefully filled down first, to act as a cap on top of it.

They can be used for many purposes. For example, to preserve a weakened tooth from fracturing, to replace a large dental filling when insufficient tooth is remaining, to protect a tooth after root canal treatment, to hold a dental bridge in place, or to cover a poorly shaped or discolored tooth. A dental crown can be made from a range of different materials, with ceramic, porcelain, or porcelain bonded to metal being the most commonly used ones. What material is used for your crown will depend on the reason for needing the crown and the location of the tooth needing the crown.

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During the preparation stage, we will note the color of the teeth either side of the one where the crown will be fitted, and ensure that the color of the custom crown we make matches those, so the final result looks natural.

Two visits are normally required for the dental crown procedure to be completed. At the first visit, we will prepare your tooth for the crown, take impressions for the crown, and fit a temporary crown. At the second visit, the temporary crown will be removed and replaced with the permanent one.

The permanent crown will only be fixed permanently in place after you’ve confirmed you’re happy with the color, shape and fit of it. It will be fixed in place using a special, long lasting dental adhesive. Properly cared for, it should last for many years, with 5-15 years being the average.

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A local anesthetic will be used for the procedure, meaning you will feel no pain.
Some level of discomfort is possible, though should be no more than felt when having a filling fitted.

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