Crowns
A crown is a restorative dental procedure designed to improve a tooth's shape or strength, often used for broken or worn teeth that can't hold fillings. Unlike fillings, crowns are custom-made in a lab from impressions of your tooth and bite.
Crowns protect teeth after a root canal, cover dental implants, and anchor dental bridges, effectively acting as a "cap" on the existing tooth.
Crown Installation Process
Typically Involves Two Visits:
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First Visit
The dentist may take x-rays and prep the tooth using anesthetic, reshaping it or building it up if it's decayed. An scan is taken, and a temporary crown is placed.
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Second Visit
Once the permanent crown is ready, the temporary crown is removed, and the permanent one is bonded in place.
Crown Duration
Dental crowns are unlikely to last a lifetime, but with the right care, they can last many years.
