If you haven’t needed a crown on any of your teeth before you’re fortunate, but might need to understand what the procedure involves. Typically, a crown is needed when a tooth has been compromised, sometimes through a root canal treatment. When the root of the tooth has been removed, it is possible to fill the cavity, but this isn’t always the best method. Without the root, teeth can become increasingly dry and brittle, and can sometimes break if you bite into something hard. This is why dentists usually recommend that a dental crown is placed over the tooth.
The standard procedure of have a tooth crowned
A crown restores the size and strength of a tooth, and obviously improves its appearance. Thus, if for any reason, your tooth has a very large cavity or is in a precarious state, a crown can be cemented into place that will fully encase the tooth. The cement used is very long lasting and usually there will be no problem with a crown, but you do need to treat the tooth with care. If you regularly chew on something like really sticky toffee, you may find that you’re putting constant strain on the tooth, and it is possible that the bond can fail.
The crown is produced to fit exactly over your existing tooth and lies just on the gum-line, so it looks exactly like your natural tooth. Crowns are specifically manufactured for you and are made to match the color of your existing teeth. Your dentist will make an impression of your tooth so that the crown can be fabricated to an exact size. Crowns can also be made from metal, such as gold, if this is your preference, but most are made of porcelain or ceramic.
CEREC technology – the most advanced way to have your tooth crowned
In some advanced practices, this CEREC technology is used when teeth are crowned. It is truly state-of-the-art and reduces the amount of time required for crowning. With this system, you’ll actually be able to have your procedure completed in one visit. Previously, you needed to have the impression taken of your tooth, and be given a temporary crown that you needed to treat with great care! Once your crown had been manufactured, you returned to have it cemented into your mouth. If you’re looking for this CEREC crowns procedure in Lake View, contact Sweet Tooth Dentistry that specializes in using this system. You’ll find that they’ll be able to craft your crown while your tooth is being prepared for it. This is because of sophisticated computer technology that allows for this efficient and highly effective, time-saving process. Follow us on twitter.
