Dental crowns are caps placed on top of damaged teeth. Crowns are used to protect, cover, and restore the shape of your teeth when fillings don’t solve the problem. Dental crowns can be made out of metals, porcelain, resin, and ceramics. They typically don’t require special care over time other than regular good oral hygiene.

What are dental crowns?

Over time, your teeth can get damaged. This can happen for a variety of reasons, like tooth decay, injuries, or just use over time. Your teeth can lose their shape or size. Dental crowns are tooth-shaped “caps” that can be placed over your tooth. Think of it as a snug hat for your tooth. The crown restores the tooth’s shape, size, strength, and appearance. The dental crown is cemented into place on your tooth and it covers the visible portion of the tooth.

Why would I need a dental crown?

You may need a dental crown for several reasons, including:

• Protecting a weak tooth (possibly from decay) from breaking or keeping the weak tooth together if parts of it are cracked.
• Restoring a broken tooth or a severely worn-down tooth.
• Covering and supporting a tooth with a large filling and not much tooth remaining.
• Holding a dental bridge in place.
• Covering misshapen or severely discolored teeth.
• Covering a dental implant.
• Covering a tooth that’s been treated with a root canal.

Types Of Dental Crowns:

1. Emax is Lithium Disilicate glass, an all-ceramic system It is one of the most aesthetically pleasing options, porcelain can be layered on it, creating incredible translucency and a very realistic-looking tooth that matches with other natural teeth.
2. Zirconium Dioxide, is a white, powdered metal oxide. It is also ceramic. It is incredibly strong, resistant to wear, and difficult to crack.

Difference between E-Max and Zirconium Crowns:

E-max crowns are more translucent compared to Zirconia crowns. The ceramic material allows more light to pass through. That’s a major advantage for creating teeth that look as natural as possible. The material is ideal for front teeth that are naturally thin and less opaque.

PROCEDURE DETAILS

How is my tooth prepared for a dental crown?

You will typically have two visits to the dentist to prepare for a dental crown. In some cases, you may have a dental crown made in your dentist’s office

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The first visit

During the first visit, the tooth that’s going to receive the crown is examined and prepared. X-rays are taken of the tooth and the bone around it. Your dentist might have to do a root canal treatment before your dental crown procedure if there’s any:

• Tooth decay.
• Risk of infection.
• Injury to the tooth’s pulp

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Pulp is the soft tissue inside your teeth that contains blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue. The tooth that’s receiving the crown will be filed down across the top and sides. This will make space for the crown itself. The amount of tooth that gets filed away depends on the type of crown you have.

After reshaping the tooth, a paste or putty is used to make a copy (also called an impression) of the tooth that’s going to receive the crown. Impressions of the teeth above and below the tooth that’s getting the dental crown will also be made. This is done to make sure that the crown will not affect your bite.

The impressions are sent to a dental laboratory. The laboratory makes the crowns and usually returns them to the dentist’s office in 5-7 Days. During this first office visit, your dentist will make a temporary crown to cover and protect the prepared tooth while you’re waiting on the permanent crown.

The second visit

At the second visit, the permanent crown is placed on your tooth. First, the temporary crown is removed and the fit and color of the permanent crown are checked. If everything is okay, a local anesthetic (“numbing” drug) is sometimes used to numb the tooth and the new crown is permanently cemented in place.

RECOVERY AND OUTLOOK

How long do dental crowns last?

On average, dental crowns last between five and 15 years. The living space of a crown can depend on the amount of “wear and tear” the crown is exposed to, how well you follow oral hygiene practices, and personal mouth-related habits. These mouth-related habits can include things like:

• Grinding or clenching your teeth.
• Chewing ice.
• Biting your fingernails.
• Use your teeth to open the packaging.

Does a crowned tooth require any special care?

A crowned tooth doesn’t need any special care. However, the underlying tooth still needs to be protected from decay or gum disease. Because of this, you should continue to follow good oral hygiene practices. These practices include brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing once a day — especially around the crown area where the gum meets your tooth. Also, avoid biting on hard surfaces with porcelain crowns (for example, chewing ice or popcorn hulls) to prevent cracking the porcelain.

How much do dental crowns cost?

The costs of dental crowns can vary depending on where you live and the type of crown you pick. and how much work you want to be done.  But we promise you the best price for a high-quality dental job, which will be around 70% less than the quotations you get in the USA, UK, Or Europe. The cost usually is not covered by insurance.

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