A dental crown is also a long-lasting solution. You can expect a crown to last up to 15 years with proper care!
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A dental crown is a restorative dental treatment for repairing damaged or stained teeth, as well as teeth recently treated by a root canal.
Also known as a tooth cap, a dental crown is made of synthetic material and is fitted over the tooth to create a natural appearance. Doctors recommend crowns to repair teeth, but they’re also used for a variety of dental applications, like:
A dental crown is also a long-lasting solution. You can expect a crown to last up to 15 years with proper care!
Dental crowns are typically made from one of four materials: metal, ceramic, porcelain, or resin. The type of dental crown you choose will depend on your preference and specific dental condition. Consult with your doctor to help determine which material best suits your needs.
As the name implies, all-resin dental crowns are made entirely from resin. All-resin crowns look great and are more affordable than the other crowns on this list. But beware– resin crowns tend to wear down quicker than the other types over time.
Metal crowns are made from one of four common metals: gold, palladium, nickel, and chromium. These are the most resilient dental crowns. They rarely chip or break and don’t wear down over time. The only drawback to metal dental crowns is their appearance. Due to their unnatural look, we find them better suited to less visible teeth, like molars.
Best suited for front teeth, all-porcelain and all-ceramic dental crowns provide the most natural look and feel. While not as strong as metal crowns, ceramic or porcelain is an excellent alternative for patients with metal allergies who still value strength and longevity in their dental crowns.
Pressed ceramic dental crowns are a best-of-both-worlds option. This crown features a hard core of pressed ceramic, providing ample strength and resilience, but it’s capped with porcelain to appear more like a natural tooth. As a result, pressed ceramic dental crowns are both long-lasting and natural-looking.
Give us a call to schedule a consultation in office so that we can discuss your options for treatment. Helping you achieve a gorgeous and healthy smile is always our number one priority.
A dentist typically performs a standard dental crown procedure in two office visits: once for the fitting and again for the application.
Here’s how we go about it at Benitez Dental Clinic:
Before performing any dental work, your dentist must examine the condition of your teeth. This process includes checking the health of your teeth and cleaning them to prepare them for the tooth caps. If a tooth is broken or damaged by a cavity, the doctor will remove the damaged areas so the crown can effectively protect the tooth from further decay.
Once your doctor has prepared the teeth, they will use dental putty to make an impression of your teeth. We send this impression to a lab, where a team of specialists will use it to construct your porcelain crowns. We’ll then provide you with a temporary dental cap until your next appointment.
At your second appointment, we will remove your temporary crown and replace it with a permanent crown. The dentist secures the crown to the tooth with a durable dental cement or a hidden screw. To complete the process, the dentist polishes the crown and makes any necessary adjustments to ensure your comfort and security.
The out-of-pocket cost for a dental crown can vary widely from patient to patient. With a typical insurance plan, a single crown averages about $200 to $600+. Without insurance, a reasonable figure for a crown is about $800 to $1200 and up.
Remember, no dental practice can provide an accurate quote over the phone. Ultimately, your needs are as unique as your smile. You must speak with a dentist and undergo an oral exam to determine your treatment options and receive an accurate quote. If you have dental insurance, we would be happy to supply you with a quote so you can find out your out-of-pocket costs before you make a decision.
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Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and, most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Needing a crown after a root canal depends highly on the location of the tooth in the mouth—teeth towards the back of the mouth like molars and premolars are needed more for chewing, and generally require crowns, where incisors or canines which aren’t needed for chewing don’t always require crowns.
One difference between a crown vs filling is that a crown is much more durable for teeth with a large biting surface. Repeated pressure from chewing or from habitual clenching can cause fillings on the biting surfaces of molars to chip or come loose. A crown, being a single unbroken surface from gumline to gumline, is designed to take much more force over a longer period of time.
Dental crowns play two important roles in your mouth. First and foremost, they completely restore the function of your tooth which means you can close your teeth and chew without pain or discomfort or without having to compensate by chewing on one side. Secondarily (but also important!) crowns are designed to blend in with your natural teeth. That means they are coloured and contoured to match your aesthetic. In fact, sometimes people forget altogether which tooth is the crown.
Depending on the state of your tooth, getting a crown can feel a bit like getting a filling. We take our time to patiently numb the area and then use freezing as necessary so the preparation of your tooth isn’t painful. You may feel a little sensitivity or some soreness in the gums around the tooth for a short period of time following your procedure. If you feel anxious about visiting the dentist, let us know! We would love to put your mind at ease and make your experience as comfortable as possible.
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