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Crowns
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first step in the dental crown procedure is to remove the damaged
parts of the tooth. Then the impression of your mouth is taken and
will also shade match your teeth. A temporary dental crown will be
affixed to your tooth until your permanent crown has been created.
Once your permanent crown is finished, the second part of the dental
crown procedure requires a return visit to the clinic. Your permanent
crown will be fitted and your damaged tooth will be restored to appear
and function like a healthy, natural tooth! Though the dental crown
procedure usually takes two visits, it is a procedure that requires
a relatively short amount of time in the dental chair. Dental crowns
provide a natural-looking tooth restoration option that can preserve
your tooth for years to come. |
| Crowns |
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Also
known as caps, restore damaged teeth. A crown covers a tooth above
the gum line and mimics the shape, size and color of the surrounding
teeth. Crowns cover, protect, seal and strengthen a tooth. A crown
is needed when a filling just will not work. A crown may be made of
white porcelain, or porcelain fused to gold. There are many situations
when it may be necessary to place a crown: |
When
is a Crown
needed:
Large Decay |
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In
the event of a tooth that has developed decay so deep and large that a
filling will not stay, or if the tooth structure is weakened, a crown
must be placed on the tooth to save it. |
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old fillings |
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Other
situations when large old fillings break down, or get decay around
them, they usually need to be crowned. A tooth that has been structurally
weakened a cap must be placed without delay. Once a tooth develops
a crack or breaks through the old filling, it may not be possible
to save it.
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| Cosmetic
dentistry |
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Crowns
(sometimes called "caps") are used less frequently since
the advent of veneers, but in some cases a crown may be necessary
for a particular tooth. A tooth with a bad fracture or a large filling
may be a candidate for a crown and cosmetic bonding instead of a
veneer, as seen in the pictures. |
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