5 Questions You Need to Ask Your Dentist Before Getting a Crowns
2023-09-14
When should I get a dental crown?
Dental crowns are necessary when:
- You have weakened teeth due to decay. In this case, the dental crown will be used to protect the weakened teeth.
- When you have a denture that is worn out or fractured. The dental crown will be used to restore the teeth.
- When you need to cover and hold a tooth that has a large filling.
- When you have enough space between the teeth, a crown will be used to hold a dental bridge
- To cover a tooth that has an incorrect anatomy or to cover a tooth’s inappropriate color.
- To cover a dental implant.
How is a dental crown placed?
Placing a dental crown is a process that consists of a series of steps that are easily performed by your Glendale dentist at Precision Dental. First, your Glendale dentist will design a tooth mold that will be used to prepare the provisional crown. Once the relevant impressions have been taken, after the administration of local anesthesia, it will be time for your dentist to perform the dental carving where the tooth will be sculptured, providing it with a shape that will allow for implanting the crown with the desired adjustments.
What types of dental crowns are there?
Crowns can be made of different materials, and the patient can choose the best one according to his needs:
- Metal crowns
- Porcelain crowns
- Resin crowns
- Metal-ceramic crowns
- Ceramic crowns
- Zirconia Crowns
Dental crowns can also be permanent or temporary.
How long does a metal-ceramic crown last?
Under ideal conditions of production and use, metal-ceramic crowns can last between 10-12 years.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of dental crowns?
You are facing an aesthetic and functional treatment of great utility since it lasts approximately 10 years, as long as you have a good oral hygiene routine and visit your dentist regularly.
The advantages of this treatment are several, and they include:
- Crowns are very resistant and for this reason, they are recommended for the molar and premolar teeth, where greater pressure is placed on the denture.
- It gives a natural look to the tooth.
Disadvantages of dental crowns
There are not many complications with this treatment, only that in some cases, metal crowns can cause allergic reactions, so it is important for your Glendale dentist to analyze your case in detail.
If you would like to receive further information about dental crowns and the treatment, please contact our team of specialists at Precision Dental Glendale by calling (818) 545-8923.