Iris Dental Group

Dental Crowns

Usually, a crown requires two dental appointments to be placed. During the first appointment, your dentist will examine the tooth to determine the extent of your dental problems and whether or not a crown can be supported. The tooth will be cut down if a crown can be put on it so that it may be securely fitted on it.

After the tooth is filed, the crown will be made using an impression of your teeth, and your dentist can give you a temporary crown. While allowing you to become adjusted to the sensation of your new crown, the temporary crown protects the tooth. When it's finished, the crown will be put on at your follow-up appointment.

In order to ensure that the permanent crown fits perfectly into the mouth and onto the tooth, the temporary crown will be removed and placed. Your dentist will make any necessary changes to the tooth before bonding the crown to it. By bonding it to the tooth, you can prevent it from coming loose or sliding off. At first, your crown will feel strange, but eventually, it will feel exactly like one of your own teeth.

Reason for Crowns

Any of the following goals might be achieved with a dental crown, according to your dentist's recommendation:

Change out outdated or broken fillings.
Guard teeth from fractures and breaks.
Fit bridges and partials over teeth.
Restore teeth's appearance and functionality.
After dental implants are implanted, cover them.
Mask any tooth discolouration
Preserve teeth after root canal therapy

Ceramic Inlays and Surfaces

Even if your teeth are quite strong, they might nevertheless sustain injury. For instance, teeth may acquire tooth decay (cavities) if good oral hygiene habits, such as regular brushing and flossing, are not maintained. Additionally, trauma or stress may harm teeth. A dental filling may effectively treat minor damage, such as cavities; however, serious decay or damage may need the use of a crown. Sometimes, however, the damage lies in the middle; a filling won't cure the issue completely, but a crown would need more significant dental work. A dental inlay or onlay could be the answer in certain cases.

Advantages of Overlays and Inlays

Both restorations are cemented to the damaged tooth or teeth and are manufactured specifically for each patient. They successfully repair damage in this manner, giving a tooth its original usefulness and look. Advantages of the two repairs consist of:

More of the original tooth should be preserved (dental crowns need some tooth preparation):

Appear authentic
Make a tooth's structure stronger
Are strong and able to bear pressures