Traditional Crowns

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To make and place a traditional crown typically takes two separate appointments. The first appointment involves preparing (shaping) the tooth, taking a digital impression or scan, and placing the temporary crown. During the time period between the two appointments, a local dental laboratory will fabricate the crown. Two weeks are usually allotted for this process and in the meantime we can allow the tooth to fully heal in preparation for the permanent crown seat and make sure no further treatment for instance, a root canal is needed prior to the final crown cementation. When the patient returns for their second visit, the dentist will remove the temporary crown and cement the finished crown into place. 

Crowns 101

A dental crown is a restorative process in which a tooth or tooth implant is completely covered or capped by a special material that looks like your natural tooth.

This helps to protect the underlying tooth and provide a chewing surface that functions as a normal tooth.

Crowns are also aesthetically pleasing since patients generally don’t tend to notice a difference between their crown and their natural tooth.
 

When a Crown is Needed

While your dentist will let you know the specifics of needing a crown, there are some general conditions in which a crown might be the best option which are:
 

• Missing or misshapen teeth

• Discolored teeth

• A tooth that has had a root canal

• Large broken fillings

• Chipped, cracked or broken teeth

• Decayed teeth
   

If you have any of these conditions, you may want to speak with your dentist to see if crowns are a good option for you. 

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Crown Maintenance

Research has found that the single most important factor in maintaining your dental crown or crowns is through proper oral care and routine maintenance.

This includes regular brushing, flossing, and routine dental appointments. This routine care can help to eliminate any issues from coming up later, and your regular dental appointments can help identify problems when they are easier to correct.

If you do happen to notice any issues with your crown, it is important to schedule an appointment with your dentist as soon as possible.