A dental crown or dental cap is a custom made restoration that covers a tooth with sustained significant loss of structure. They are analogical to being a thimble capped over your finger. Dental crowns are used to restore teeth to a certain shape and size. They provide strength and improve the appearance of the tooth.
First Visit
Local anesthesia is administered at the region for crown tooth preparation .The natural tooth is reshaped to receive the new dental crown. Records are taken and approved with the patient to determine the colour, bite and shape of the crown.
Local anesthesia is administered at the region for crown tooth preparation .The natural tooth is reshaped to receive the new dental crown. Records are taken and approved with the patient to determine the colour, bite and shape of the crown.
This impression is sent to a dental laboratory where the individual personal crown is fabricated. A temporary crown is placed on while the permanent crown is made.
Second Visit
The temporary crown is removed. A quality assurance including check the fit and colour of the permanent crown is done. If everything is acceptable, a local anesthetic will be used to numb the tooth and the new crown is permanently cemented in place.
