Dental Crown Dental crowns are some of the widely used restorations in preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry today. A dental crown comes in the form of a tooth-shaped cap fitted over a tooth where it covers the surface, helping to restore its shape, strength, look, or size. After cementing the crown into place, it is able to completely cover the portion of the tooth that lies above the gumline. Our dental team at Jerome Riddle DDS installs crowns to address a number of issues based on your specific case. From cracked and discolored teeth, to implant placement to the support of a large filling, dental crowns are known to offer many solutions. When Do You Need Dental Crown?There are different situations that necessitate the need for the crowning of a tooth. If your tooth is weak either from fracturing or cracking, you can get a crown to hold the parts together and protect the tooth from decay. A severely worn down tooth or a broken one can be restored by placing a crown. When your tooth has a large filling but there is little structure of the tooth left, you may want to cover and support it with a crown. Dental Crown PlacementThe installation of a dental crown starts with the preparation of the tooth. The dentist removes any decay present in the tooth and shapes the outer part by shaving it down so that the crown can fit properly. Thereafter, the dentist gets your tooth impression. Using the exact model of the tooth obtained from the impression, the dentist allows time for the crown to be constructed. Usually, it takes approximately two weeks to have the restorations ready. However, since the teeth have been shaved down, they are pretty sensitive and could also allow food debris to enter the inside. Therefore, the dentist installs a temporary crown. You will come back in to get the permanent crown fitted when it is ready. Our dentist will take out the temporary restoration and place the lasting one. Adjustments are made, if any, before cementing the restoration permanently onto the tooth. Lifespan of Dental CrownsDental crowns can last for almost 20 years depending on the care you give them. Many things can necessitate the replacement of a crown, including excessive wear of the opposite teeth or the crown itself. If the crown fractures because of too much force, you will want to replace it. Additionally, if you are having persistent tooth decay, it is another reason to replace the crown. Lastly, ensure you maintain excellent oral care and hygiene so that you prolong the life of the restoration. Caring for CrownsJust like your real teeth, you should properly care for your crown. Practicing good oral hygiene by flossing daily and brushing twice a day helps ensure the teeth, as well as the crown, remain in good form. Do not chew hard foods since they can damage your crown. Chewing on objects like pencils or ice is also prohibited because it, too, damages your restoration. Finally, keep coming to our office for regular dental cleanings and checkups. Visit us today at Jerome Riddle DDS to receive dental crowns or find out what other restoration procedures we offer. Contact us at 480-991-4410 to book your appointment. |
