Behind the Scenes of a Dental Crown Appointment


 


 

As much as we want to have those normal and free teeth, there will come a time that your dentist will suggest putting a dental crown on it. Why? This is to prevent your tooth from getting damaged.

What is a Dental Crown?

A crown can also be called a cap and can be fabricated by your dental office, and it’s good for one appointment visit.

In as much as we want to have those normal and free teeth, there will come a time that your dentist will suggest putting a dental crown on it. Why? This is to prevent your tooth from getting damaged.

What is a Dental Crown?

A crown can also be called a cap and can be fabricated by your dental office, and it’s good for one appointment visit.


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Dental Crown Procedure

1. Picking the Shade of the Dental Crown

The dentist will use a shade guide to help match the colour of the rest of the teeth.

2. Taking a Scan of the Patient’s Original Dentition

Before putting on the crown, the dentist will scan the patient’s teeth to make an identical dental crown shape.

3. Drilling of Decay

Make sure that the tooth has no decay. Once all the decay is removed, the tooth is ready for the dental crown.

4. Troughing the Gum Areas

Using a cord or laser, gum areas need roughing to place a viscous material around the gums to prevent bleeding.

5. Designing the Crown

Copy the exact dimensions of the sides of the tooth. After designing, the dental crown is ready to be milled. Once done, it will test it on the tooth to see if it fits.

6. Before Putting the Crown to the Tooth

The crown needs to be rinsed, primed, and even etched.

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