Benefits of Having a Dental Crown

Many people have at least one or two crowns, and this treatment is extremely useful. Dental crowns are sometimes called caps because they cover the tooth entirely.

When Would I Need a Dental Crown?

Teeth can become damaged due to decay or trauma, and where a dental filling wouldn’t be strong enough to restore the tooth. Protecting the tooth with a crown prevents further damage while restoring strength and structure to the tooth. Sometimes teeth begin to look worn and discoloured. Other times teeth aren’t quite the right shape or size to create a natural and appealing smile.

Our dentists at West Bowmanville Family Dental can create beautiful, natural-looking crowns in Newcastle. These crowns protect and preserve the tooth underneath so you can eat comfortably without fear of your tooth crumbling away. Each crown is carefully designed to enhance your appearance, blending in beautifully with existing teeth.

Which Materials Are Used to Make Dental Crowns?

Various materials can be used to make dental crowns, including gold alloy or another metal polished to a high sheen. While durable, these crowns are highly visible and only tend to be used to restore back teeth. Another choice is to have a porcelain fused to metal crown or PFM, where a thin metal substructure is covered with tooth-coloured porcelain. These crowns have been extensively used for decades and can look pretty good, but over time it’s not unusual to develop a thin grey line around the margin as the gum line recedes and exposes the edge of the crown.

However, if aesthetics is a concern, it’s worth considering all-ceramic crowns that are entirely metal-free and eliminating the possibility of that thin grey line at the gum margin. These crowns are also ideal if you are concerned about metal allergies or prefer not to have any metal in your mouth. Sometimes crowns are made from composite resin, but these tend to be temporary as they lack the strength needed for long-term use.

Why Choose an All-Ceramic Crown?

All-ceramic crowns in Clarington will give you the very best aesthetics and are made from high-quality porcelains that replicate all the natural colours and translucency found in real teeth. Because there isn’t any metal, light can pass through the ceramic material in a manner similar to a natural tooth. The most modern ceramics are suitable for use anywhere in the mouth, even when restoring larger back teeth that come under significant pressure as you chew food.

What is the Process for a Dental Crown?

The procedure is very straightforward. After first examining your tooth and determining a crown is the best solution, we need to reshape the tooth to prepare it for the crown. There is no need to worry as we thoroughly numb the tooth before reshaping it to ensure you feel comfortable during your treatment. Once the tooth is prepared, we digitally scan it, creating a digital dental impression, so there is no need for a messy, uncomfortable tray impression. A digital dental impression is also much more accurate than a tray impression, ensuring you receive a precision fitted dental crown in Courtice.

Our dentist will check the impression on-screen before sending the information to our dental laboratory. Then, we liaise closely with the dental lab, where their experienced technicians will create a beautiful new crown to our exact specifications. Finally, when the crown is ready, you simply return to the dental office so we can fit it, making any necessary adjustments before it is firmly bonded in place.

Caring for your crown by brushing it twice a day and flossing around it daily will help prolong its life, as will visiting us regularly for your checkups and professional dental cleanings.

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