As you age, your teeth age too. Decay, Fillings, trauma or even just normal chewing habits can make your teeth break down over time. A porcelain dental crown or a cap is a cover that is placed over a tooth to protect a weakened tooth from further fracturing or deteriorating. A Porcelain crown could also be used to replace a discolored or badly shaped tooth or protect a tooth that has had a root canal. Lastly, a new porcelain crown is necessary to simply replace an old worn down or defective crown.
It normally takes two visits for your dentist to complete your Crown. On your first visit, a local anesthetic is administered to make the procedure more comfortable. During this visit your dentist will use a dental hand piece to shape and prepare the tooth so the crown can properly fit over it. In some instances tooth may need an additional procedure to replace areas of decay, oral fillings to better support the crowns. Next an impression of the tooth is taken and a temporary crown is inserted to protect the prepared tooth. This impression is then sent to a dental laboratory where custom fit permanent crown is made. In some cases on your second visit, the permanent crown is placed and if necessary adjusted to create a proper fit. If the fit, shape and color of the crown are satisfactory, your dentist will proceed with permanently cementing it into place.
Keep in mind in some instances the crown received back from laboratory may not fit as expected. In these cases your dentist may need to take a second impression or re-adjust the tooth in order to fabricate a crown that fits just right. After the successful completion of the crown it is common to feel some discomfort, mild pain when you chew or sensitivity to temperature changes for a few days. As advised by your dentist you can take over the counter pain medicine to alleviate the discomfort. If this symptoms persist more than a few days, Visit your dentist.
Finally, if your newly cemented crown feels too tall or your bite does not feel right, you should contact your dentist for further adjustment of the crown.
You may ask, Can’t I get a filling instead? The answer is No! When a tooth requires a crown, it is already been weaken to the point that it may not be strong enough to support a Filling. Using an unsupported Filling instead of a Crown often causes the tooth defracture beyond the point of repair.
Please keep in mind that the longevity and durability of your crown is directly related to your oral hygiene and the material selected to make the crown. All porcelain crowns are generally considered the most aesthetic choice since they closely resemble the color and appearance of your teeth. Porcelain continues to improve and in fact, there are newly developed porcelain materials which can better withstand the forces of chewing. Porcelain Crown can give you the Hollywood smile that you are looking for.
If you have any additional questions please consult your dentist.
Website: Thakur’s Family Dental, Orlando
Call 407-517-0251 to book an appointment
Dental Office Location in Orlando:
5480 Curry Ford Road
Orlando, Central Florida.
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