A dental crown is a customized cap that fits over a tooth to restore it’s appearance or save it from further damage. Crowns are also placed on adjoining teeth as part of a dental bridge treatment. Made of porcelain material, they provide a natural appearance and blend in nicely with your natural teeth.
Dental Crowns
A dental crown is a customized cap that fits over a tooth to restore it’s appearance or save it from further damage. Crowns are also placed on adjoining teeth as part of a dental bridge treatment. Made of porcelain material, they provide a natural appearance and blend in nicely with your natural teeth.
Crowns may be recommended in the following situations:
- To protect a weak tooth that may break or crack
- Restore a broken tooth
- Cover a tooth that is diminished due to fillings
- Hold a dental bridge in place
- Change the shape or size of a tooth
The first step in your crown treatment includes X-rays to check the root of the tooth and surrounding bone. If the tooth has significant decay, a root canal may be required before a crown can be placed on it. If it is healthy, the tooth and surrounding gum tissue are numbed. The tooth is then reshaped, and impression is taken, which will be used to manufacture the crown. At a follow up visit, the crown will be placed and fitted for a perfect fit.
Crowns may be recommended in the following situations:
- To protect a weak tooth that may break or crack
- Restore a broken tooth
- Cover a tooth that is diminished due to fillings
- Hold a dental bridge in place
- Change the shape or size of a tooth
The first step in your crown treatment includes X-rays to check the root of the tooth and surrounding bone. If the tooth has significant decay, a root canal may be required before a crown can be placed on it. If it is healthy, the tooth and surrounding gum tissue are numbed. The tooth is then reshaped, and impression is taken, which will be used to manufacture the crown. At a follow up visit, the crown will be placed and fitted for a perfect fit.
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