Dental Crowns

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