Crowns
A crown is sometimes termed a "cap" or a "jacket." A crown
will restore a broken, heavily filled or cracked tooth to its original size, shape and
tooth color. A crown may be recommended after root canal therapy has been completed,
as the tooth tends to become brittle and is more apt to fracture. A crown can
strengthen and protect the remaining tooth structure and improve the appearance of your
teeth. With the advances in technology we now have the ability to build these crowns
with no metal present at all.
Crowns
are used for a variety of purposes: |
1) To strengthen a damaged tooth (from decay or
previous old restorations)
2) To protect a tooth that has had a root canal treatment
3) For purely esthetic reasons
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- The Old Technology for crowns showed a dark line at the gum line.
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- The New Technology for crowns show great advancements in dental materials and new procedures
that allow the crown to be placed under the gum line for a more attractive appearance.
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Fitting
a crown requires at least 2 appointments |
During your first visit, the tooth is prepared for the
crown, an impression or mold is made of the tooth, and a temporary crown is placed over
the tooth. At the subsequent visit, the temporary crown is removed and the final
crown is fitted and adjusted and cemented into place.
First
Visit - Preparation of the tooth
In preparing a tooth for a crown, some of the tooth above the
gumline is removed to create a foundation for the crown.
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A temporary crown will be placed on the tooth during the initial visit while the
new permanent crown is being fabricated.
Second Visit
- Completion of Treatment
The permanent crown is fabricated to match the
characteristics of your mouth; color, size, shape, etc. and fitted upon your return
visit. The temporary crown is removed and the temporary cement is cleaned from
the prepared tooth. The crown is then fitted, adjusted and permanently cemented into
place.
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We can shape your new crowns with characteristics so
they look natural. |
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Crowns can give you back not only tooth strength, but also a
beautifully shaped white smile! |
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Case Illustration
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Teeth with an old
large fillings replaced by crowns
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Teeth with old large fillings are susceptible to cracks.
The tooth structure is weakened by the large filling. With today's new materials and
technology teeth with old large fillings should be upgraded to a stronger, longer lasting
crown.
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