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Dental Crowns

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A dental crown is one of the most well-known dental restorations. They are used to encapsulate those teeth that are beyond repair. For example, in the case of a severely decayed tooth that’s beyond saving using traditional methods such as a filling. Dental crowning can be done to avoid discomfort and infection, such as after Root Canal Therapy.

Dental Crown Procedure

The procedure for installing a dental crown in most cases takes three separate visits to the dentist.

  1. The dentist will examine the tooth on the first appointment. This is to determine whether it can support a crown. During the second appointment, the tooth and the gum tissue is anesthetised before the crown making process begins. The tooth is then filed down mostly along the chewing surface so that the crown can fit.

  2. After the tooth has been filed to the proper shape, the dentist will take an impression of it and the surrounding. The impression is sent to a dental lab so that the permanent crown can be created.

  3. A patient will go for the third and final visit once the permanent crown has been designed. The temporary crown will be removed on the third visit. The dentist will position and fasten this new crown in position with a special adhesive.

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