Crowns

In some situations tooth coloured fillings or inlays/onlays will not provide the strength necessary in certain areas of your mouth. A crown can offer better long term protection and aesthetics as it completely encases your tooth.  It can be made in gold, zirconia, ceramic or a combination of these.

The procedure for a crown involves:

• Removal of the decayed or brittle tooth structure
• Placement of a foundation if necessary
• Careful preparation of the tooth
• Impressions of your upper and lower teeth
• Shade selection
• Placement of a temporary crown

Approximately two weeks after the preparation appointment, the crown will be ready and this second appointment involves:

• Removal of the temporary crown
• Try in and checking of the new crown
• Careful cleaning and etching of the underlying tooth
• Cleaning and etching of the new crown
• Cementation of the crown using a special dental bond