Dental Crowns
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
