Dental Crowns is a type of dental restoration that fully cover the tooth and above the gum line.
It is a rigid cap which restores a tooth to it's ideal anatomic contours and function, whilst at the same time, protecting the underlying tooth.
Benefit of dental crowns
To restore a tooth to its original shape.
To strengthen a tooth.
To improve the cosmetic appearance of a tooth.
Support and protection to compromised teeth.
Restoration of normal, or improved, function.
Types of Dental Crowns
Aesthetics
Amount of tooth reduction
Strength
Function
Gingival Healing
Cost
Full gold crowns/bridges
Poor
Minimal
Excel
Excellent
Excellent
$
Porcelain fused to metal (PFM)
Good
Moderate
Excel
Excellent
Fair
$$
Bonded porcelain shell crown / veneer - cosmetic
Excel
Minimal
Very Good
Excellent
Excellent
$$$
All Ceramic (Procera)
Excel
Moderate
Excel
Excellent
Excellent
$$$$
Step to make dental crowns
1. First appointment
numb your teeth
shape your teeth
impression of your teeth
color selection for your crowns
temporary crowns while waiting for laboratory fabrication of permanent crowns
2. Second appointment
permanent crown cemenation
3. Third appointment
recheck visit for adjusting occlusion or cement that maybe left
