Dental crown
dental crowns are and their primary purpose. Mention that they are prosthetic devices designed to cover damaged teeth or dental implants, offering both restorative and cosmetic benefits.
Common Reasons for Crowns:
- Protecting a weak tooth from breaking or to hold together parts of a cracked tooth.
- Restoring an already broken tooth or a tooth that has been severely worn down.
- Covering and supporting a tooth with a large filling when there isn’t a lot of tooth left.
- Holding a dental bridge in place.
- Covering misshaped or severely discolored teeth.
- Covering a dental implant.
Understanding the Procedure (Normal protocol)
- Initial Consultation: Diagnosis and treatment planning, including X-rays and possibly making a mold of your mouth.
- Preparation: Reshaping the tooth surface to fit the crown, followed by making an impression of the tooth to create the crown.
- Temporary Crown: Installing a temporary crown while the permanent crown is made.
- Final Fitting: Receiving the permanent crown, ensuring a proper fit, and cementing it into place.
**same day protocol**
MAterials
- Porcelain or Ceramic emax: Best for natural color match; suitable for people with metal allergies.
- Zirconia: One of the most significant advantages of zirconia is its impressive strength and resistance to wear.
- Gold Alloys: A mixture of gold, copper, and other metals, offering a strong bond to the tooth and high durability.
- Porcelain Fused to Metal: Offers a strong bond and a better color match than metal crowns.
- All-Resin: Less expensive but more susceptible to wear and fractures.
Selection Criteria: Discuss how the choice of material can depend on factors like tooth location, patient’s bite, and aesthetic concerns.
Maintaining Your Crown:
- Practice good oral hygiene, including regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups.
- Avoid hard foods and habits that could damage the crown, like grinding or clenching teeth, chewing ice, or biting fingernails.