Dental crowns are used to strengthen a
structurally weakened tooth after RCT and
prevent its further breakdown.
Indications for a crown include :
A fractured tooth, A missing tooth structure
A large filling/cavity weakening the tooth
The occlusion (bite) needs alteration
Procedure
The patient is numbed
Decay is removed and missing tooth structure is
replaced with build up material
The tooth is prepared
An impression (mold) is made of the prepared tooth
The second appointment
The crown is checked for:
Color and shape, Contact between adjacent
teeth is present and allows floss to pass
with ease
The bite is adjusted to feel correct
The crown is cemented in place
We offer multiple types of crowns depending on the
patients needs:
IPS e.max
Zirconia
Porcelain Fused to metal
Gold