Cosmetic Dentistry

Crowns

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is permanently bonded to the tooth to enhance the aesthetic and to restore function to a weakened tooth. The crown can encase the entire tooth or part of the tooth and is typically used for:

  • Protecting a weak or cracked tooth
  • To restore an already broken tooth or a tooth that has been severely worn down
  • To cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn’t a lot of teeth left
  • To hold a dental bridge in place
  • To cover misshapen or severely discoloured teeth
  • To cover a dental implant

Dental Crowns can last between five and 15 years, depending on the amount of wear and tear and the level of good oral hygiene. Crowns can be made of porcelain, predominantly used for front teeth to maintain aesthetics or a mixture of precious metal fused with porcelain to increase strength for molar teeth.


General process for Crowns



Crowns can be made by two methods, the tradition way or by using the latest Cerec technology. Cerec porcelain crowns are milled right before your eyes and fitted in a single visit, requiring no impression material. Traditional crowns require several visits to the dentists which include:

Appointment Description
Initial Consultation For a smile assessment and discussions around options available and procedure.
Preparation Preparing tooth to the desired shape, either filing down the tooth to make room for the crown or apply a filling material to build up the tooth to support the crown. An impression of the tooth is then taken and sent to the laboratory where the crown is manufactured. Our dentist will also meticulously select the shade of the crown that most closely matches the colour of the neighbouring teeth. A temporary crown will be fitted while the permanant crown in being made
Fitting Temporary crown is removed. Our dentist will check the fit and colour of the new crown and if everything is acceptable, a local anaesthetic will be used to numb the tooth and the new crown is permanently cemented in place.

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