Let’s get to the basics: What are dental crowns?
Whenever a tooth gets damaged or weak, dentists suggest a dental crown. The dental crown is like a cap used to protect damaged teeth. For these, impressions of the teeth are taken and customized crowns are made using special equipment. Typically, used to restore a tooth’s shape and improve its strength and performance. The best part about crown caps is that “The crown feels and looks like a natural tooth.”
A crown procedure usually spans two appointments. However, the patient has a lot to be thankful for once the dental crown is fixed since a crown relieves tooth pain and protects a damaged tooth. A dental professional is the best person who can advise when and why a patient needs a crown. The dentist must discuss the procedure as well as the materials that work best. The best dental professionals are the ones who present their patient’s comprehensive information, procedures, techniques before starting any treatment. This is especially true for crowns.
Dental crowns are used for children and adults, to correct dental problems.
There are different types of dental crowns:
- All-porcelain or all-ceramic dental crowns are best as they have a natural appearance and good for people with metal allergies.
- Porcelain combined with metal crowns is strong and durable.
- Composite resin crowns are inexpensive but weaker too
- Metals and metal alloys make permanent dental crowns.
Now, let us look at why a dentist will suggest dental crowns
When a tooth is decayed or infected, a root canal is suggested and upon completion, a crown is used to restore strength to the weakened tooth. Dental crowns that protect and prevent a weak tooth from breaking.
When a tooth is discolored or an unpleasant filling a crown can be used to cover it up, too. Crowns are used as part of cosmetic dentistry.
Cracked teeth lead to extreme sensitivity and the tooth crown protects the structure of the tooth offers relief and makes the tooth much stronger. They are used to protect cracked, worn down, or weak teeth.
The crown is also used as part of a permanent restoration. They protect the tooth that doesn’t have much of a natural structure.
- A crown enhances the appearance of a dental bridge.
- A crown is used to complete a root canal and dental implant procedure.
- Temporary stainless steel crowns for children protect the teeth that are at high risk of decay.
- Dental crowns are important corrective procedure for Protection and Pain Prevention
Everything You Need To Know About Dental Crowns
Dental crowns should last on average from 10 to 20 years. Crowns, however, can be fractured hence proper brushing and flossing around crowned teeth ensures they do need replacement too often.
Does the procedure involve pain?
For the procedure, the tooth that is being restored is numbed with lidocaine or another local anesthetic. Post-procedure, once the anesthesia has worn off, the patient may feel some sensitivity with the temporary crown or some soreness in the gums around the tooth. The pain is very minimal though and shouldn’t last long.
Post-Dental Crown Care
- Avoid hard or chewy foods
- Wear a mouthguard if you have a habit of clenching or grinding your teeth
- Good dental care like regular brushing and flossing will prevent decay and gum disease
- When done properly, a crown provides strength and stability, protecting the tooth underneath. The ultimate goal is to protect the tooth and reduce the chance of gum recession
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