DENTISTRY

Dental Crowns

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Description

Dental Crowns: Restoring Strength & Appearance

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap placed over a damaged or weakened tooth to restore its shape, strength, and function.

Why You Might Need a Crown

✅ To protect a weak or cracked tooth

✅ To restore a broken or worn-down tooth

✅ After a root canal (to reinforce the tooth)

✅ To cover a large filling when not enough tooth structure remains

✅ For cosmetic improvements, like covering a discolored or misshapen tooth

✅ To support a dental bridge

Types of Dental Crowns

Porcelain/Ceramic Crowns – Best for front teeth, natural-looking

Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) Crowns – Stronger than all-ceramic, but can show a dark line near the gum

Metal Crowns (Gold, Silver, or Alloy) – Extremely durable, good for molars

Zirconia Crowns – Strong, aesthetic, and long-lasting

Resin Crowns – Less expensive but wear down faster

The Crown Procedure

Tooth Preparation – The dentist reshapes the tooth to fit the crown.

Impressions & Temporary Crown – A mold is taken, and a temporary crown is placed.

Crown Fabrication – The final crown is made in a lab (or same-day with CEREC technology).

Final Placement – The permanent crown is cemented onto the tooth.

How to Care for a Crown

🦷 Brush & floss daily to prevent decay at the crown’s edge.

🦷 Avoid sticky/hard foods (e.g., caramel, ice) to prevent damage.

🦷 Wear a night guard if you grind your teeth.

🦷 Visit your dentist for regular checkups.

How Long Do Crowns Last?

Porcelain & PFM Crowns – 10–15 years

Metal & Zirconia Crowns – 15+ years

Resin Crowns – 5–7 years