One of the main methods
of dental restoration uses dental
crowns. Crowns are tooth-shaped caps placed over teeth, often after a
procedure that filed down the original teeth to a shape that can receive the
crown.
There are several
reasons why your dentist would recommend having a crown placed. The usual
reason is to give a weakened tooth, usually through tooth decay, some degree of
protection from further damage. With a crown, a tooth can once again be used to
chew on food without worry of it cracking. Another reason for a crown to be
placed is to restore a damaged or cracked tooth; this ensures that you look
like a have a perfect set of teeth again.
The first step in
getting a crown is to prepare the tooth. The dentist does by first applying
general anaesthesia. Once it has taken effect, the dentist will then start
filing down the teeth on its chewing surface and side to give space for the
crown.
Crowns are moulded to
match the shape of your teeth so having them installed will often take a while.
While you’re waiting for your new crown to be completed, dentists often place
prefabricated temporary crown over the prepared teeth. Porcelain crowns are the
preferred material since these mimic the original tooth; however, gold, silver,
and stainless steel crowns are also available. The next time you visit the
dentist, he or she will then install your new crown by permanently cementing it
in place.
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