CROWN
When a tooth is broken down, has had root canal or is weakened by decay or a large filling it may be suitable to reinforce and protect it by a tooth like shape and structure called a crown (‘cap’).
Crowns can be made from many materials including:
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Metal e.g. Gold, Non-precious alloy
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Natural looking materials (e.g porcelain / porcelain fused to metal)- this is a more cosmetic option ensuring your tooth looks like a natural tooth. The dentist will carefully assess the shade of your teeth and liaise with the technician to ensure you get a crown which looks as natural as possible.
How it works:
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Visit 1:
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(a) The tooth is prepared to accommodate the metal/ porcelain structure
(b) An impression is taken of the tooth that needs restoring. We now utilize the latest technology and
usually take a digital scan of your teeth. This is more comfortable than the silicone/ alginate impressionsions
(c) The tooth is reinforced with a temporary crown whilst the crown is made in a dental laboratory to fit the tooth precisely and match the neighbouring teeth
Visit 2: The crown is securely fitted on top of the prepared tooth.
Benefits
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Protect remaining tooth structure on a broken down or root canal treated tooth
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Allow you to eat and bite down as if was a real tooth
A case which shows failing crowns on both upper central incisors. The old crowns were removed and using smile design software and 3d scanning the dentist designed and replaced them with new porcelain crowns and restored the patient's smile
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A simple case which shows failing crowns on both upper premolars. After careful removal of these crowns, the dentist replaced them with beautiful new porcelain crowns