Guide for Those Going for Dental Crown for the First Time

[Auckland Family Dental]

Dental crowning has become a common trend in the world. Crowns are fixed prosthetic devices cemented onto existing teeth or implants. It gives the best coverage to the implanted or damaged tooth. If your dentists have recommended you for dental crowning, you should know what exactly it is.

When do you need dental crowning?

There are several reasons to undergo for crowning-

• Your dentist may recommend you for crowing when you have a weak tooth required to support or a bridge
• In case, the tooth becomes discoloured
• For cosmetic reasons you can also look for tooth crowning
• If you have a cavity which is too large for filling
• Have cracked teeth
• Have undergone a root canal treatment

  Materials Used to Make the Tooth Crown

There are several types of materials used to make the crown such as metal alloys, porcelain, ceramics, porcelain fused to metal and resin. During the making of the crown, the material is blended with colour to match well with your natural teeth. Dentists aim to make the crown well matched to look natural. What type of material for crowning depends on multiple factors such as

The location of the tooth and its key function

• The position of the gum tissue
• Your liking
• The colour of the tooth
• The number of teeth is visible while you smile
• Crowning Process
• Typically, it takes two dental visits to complete the process. Dentists perform several steps.

Preparation of Teeth- In the first meet with your dentist, the teeth are prepared for crowning by removing the outer portion and any decay. In case, the natural tooth is not capable to hold the crown, additional tooth structure is made.

Making of an Impression- Every tooth crowning is unique. Therefore, dentists require to make a mold to provide the best fitting to the crown, else it can come out. The tooth area is digitally scanned to make an impression.

 Getting a Temporary Crown- The making process of tooth crown can take more than a week. If it is your front teeth that need crowning, you may get a temporary crown. It is also given to protect the crown area from sensitivity to hot or cold. During temporary crowning, avoid chewing gum and any sticky food.

Once the new crown ready, your dentist will call you to fix the crown. The process may take a few minutes to half-an-hour depending on the location of the tooth. Look for cheap dental crown services in your area to save money.