Find Out the Procedure for Tooth Crowns

One of the most suitable solutions that we have at our disposal to replace damaged or lost teeth are tooth crowns. These are a cosmetic and functional treatment, to achieve an ideal smile.This dental treatment consists of a cover that is similar to the appearance of a tooth, which is placed on top of a natural tooth, thus achieving a better impression.

Different Types Of Tooth Crowns

Stainless Steel

• Typically used only temporarily on permanent teeth
• Protects the tooth in the time it takes to make a crown from another material
• Often used for primary teeth because the crown will come out when the tooth does

Gold or other metals

• Crown metals include gold, palladium, nickel, and chromium alloy
• Less teeth needs to be removed for metal crowns to be fitted
• Durable but conspicuous, so a better choice for back teeth

Ceramic or Porcelain

• The best choice for color matching and an inconspicuous appearance
• An ideal solution for patients who have metal allergies
• An excellent opportunity for front teeth

Reasons For Tooth Crowns

Protection

• Crowns protect decayed, weak, or cracked teeth from further damage

Restoration

• Crowns restore function and cosmetics to broken or severely worn teeth

Support

• Crowns can support a tooth with a sizeable filling

Replacement

• Crowns can serve as anchors for dental bridges to replace missing teeth.
• Crowns can also cover dental implants, a permanent tooth replacement solution

Cosmetic

• A discolored or misshapen tooth can be improved with a Crown

When do you need tooth crowns?

• When you have weak teeth due to decay.
• When you have a denture that is worn or fractured. The tooth crown is used to restore the teeth.
• When you need to cover and hold a tooth that has a large filling.
• When you have enough space between the teeth, it is used to hold a dental bridge.
• To cover a tooth with incorrect anatomy or to cover an inappropriate color.
• To cover a dental implant.

What is the tooth crown procedure?

Placing a tooth crown is a process that consists of a series of steps that are performed at Battery Hill Dental.The first step is to design a tooth mold that will be used to prepare a provisional crown. Once the relevant impressions have been taken, it is time for the dentist to perform the dental carving on the existing tooth area, after the administration of local anesthesia. This is where the tooth will be sculptured, giving it a shape that will allow implanting the crown with the adjustments that are desired.Before placing the crown, the dentist must reduce the volume of the tooth or teeth, so that the crown is correctly fitted.Steps to insert a tooth crown:

1. The dentist will take impressions of your current teeth.
2. The tooth wears out, and a more accurate dental impression is taken so that the crown can be made on these pillars. The colour for the final crown is also chosen.
3. In the laboratory, the metal core for the crown is made. If the selected crown is a complete ceramic crown, then they are made immediately. Porcelain crowns are handmade using brushes, different colours are used, and porcelain is baked several times in special dental ovens.
4. The metal core is usually tested on the tooth to ensure a good fit.
5. Porcelain is applied over the metal core.
6. The final crown is cemented to the tooth to ensure a good fit.
7. 1 or 2 additional appointments are scheduled with the patient to see that everything works correctly.

When is a tooth crown recommended?

You may need a tooth crown to support a weak tooth or make your tooth look better. This treatment can be carried out in spite of the fact that the tooth is much damaged, as long as the amount of support structure necessary to provide retention and adequate function is maintained.

Advantages of tooth crowns

This treatment lasts approximately ten years, as long as you have a good oral hygiene routine and visit Battery Hill Dental, your Currimundi dentist, regularly.The advantages of dental crowns include:

• The crowns have a lot of resistance, and for this reason, they are recommended for the molar and premolar teeth.
• It gives a natural look to the tooth.

Disadvantages of dental crowns

In some cases, the metal can cause allergic reactions, so it is essential that we analyse your case in detail.At Battery Hill Dental, we give you a smile you've always wanted, with tooth crowns of the best quality. Schedule your appointment with our Caloundra team today!