Dental Crowns
Porcelain, porcelain bonded to metal, or a whole gold crown can all be used to create crowns. A porcelain finished crown is ideal for maintaining a natural look and feel since it may be matched to the color of your remaining teeth. As a result, it will be able to blend in and seem exactly like one of your natural teeth.
A crown installation procedure necessitates two to three dental visits. To prepare the tooth for the crown, the enamel will be filed down at the initial session. Before this stage of the surgery, a local anesthetic will be administered to you to ensure your comfort. A mold of the tooth and the neighboring teeth will be made after the tooth has been altered. A dental lab will use this mold to manufacture your new crown, ensuring that it fits in the space that has been produced for it and resembles the neighboring teeth. Before leaving, your dentist will fit you with a temporary crown until your permanent crown is ready.
Returning the crown to your dentist typically takes two to three weeks. You will then schedule a second appointment to install and fit the permanent crown. Once more, a local anesthetic will be administered to numb the area, and a cement will be used to secure the tooth in place. You'll recognize your previous smile when you look in the mirror. Crowns are strong and typically survive for 10 to 15 years. It needs to be taken care of with the same regular cleaning and flossing as you would any other tooth. If you're interested in finding out more about how crowns can help you recover your smile, contact us right away.
How is The Crown Placed?
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Step 1: In order to make the tooth fit the crown, our doctor will trim away the tooth's outer layers. Also eliminated is any deterioration. The dentist may strengthen the tooth's core if more tooth structure is required to support the crown.
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Step 2: An impression is then made to provide an exact model for the crown.
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Step 4: We will use the model to help make the crown.
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Step 5: After Dr. Isinger makes the required modifications, the new crown will be inserted into your mouth. The crown is put into place once you and our doctor are pleased with how it feels and looks.
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