Dental Crowns
Dental Crowns
WHAT ARE CERAMIC CROWNS?
Advances in the strength and appearance of ceramic crowns have made them the leading choice in restoring damaged teeth to their former splendor. A tooth that has been damaged by root canal, grinding, decay or fracture is likely to break from the stress of daily use. But a doctor-prescribed crown strengthens your tooth by providing 360 degrees of coverage.
WHAT DOES A CROWN DO?
Crowns are full-coverage restorations that are used to cover a tooth that is likely to break or is too damaged to be corrected with a traditional filling.
When you receive a crown, you will notice it effectively improves your tooth condition by:
- Helping strengthen a heavily-restored tooth to prevent future fracture, including root treated teeth.
- Restoring loss of tooth structure from heavy grinding.
- Improving tooth aesthetics.
- Relieving pain from any damage or fractures
WHAT TO EXPECT
2 Appointments
FIRST APPOINTMENT
At your first appointment at Quest Dental we will administer full local anaesthesia for the tooth being treated. We will then prepare the tooth conservatively to create room for the crown.
After careful assessment of the shape and contour, a 3D scan or impression of the affected tooth will be taken. This will allow the lab ceramist to create and calibrate a crown that looks and feels like your natural tooth.
A temporary crown is then created, polished and cemented, in our rooms before you leave. During the next two weeks, you’ll want to avoid sticky foods near the treated tooth, so the temporary crown stays put. If the temporary crown dislodges, try to replace it as fast as possible, and come visit if you can’t get it back in. The purpose of temporary crowns is to protect you from sensitivity and keep the gums from rolling over the prepared margins of the tooth.
SECOND APPOINTMENT
During your second visit, the temporary crown will be removed and the final crown will be tried in and examined for perfection. We will take a dental X-ray to ensure quality fit and aesthetic approval. An adhesive is then applied to the tooth and a cement will be luted onto the interior of the crown. Any excess cement will be removed. You’ll be provided with all the necessary instruction to take proper care of your new crown!
Laboratory work: we work with highly skilled dental technicians who’s laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art ceramic milling equipment. We place temporary crowns while the laboratory manufactures your prosthesis. Single visit crowns do not offer the same fit and longevity as laboratory manufactured crowns and placement of a crowns in a single visit does not allow the gum to heal after the preparation.