Dental Crowns in Harrisdale

A dental crown may be recommended by the dentist in the following situations:

• Preventing decay or tooth breakage by holding cracked or weak teeth together.
• Restoring the appearance of discoloured or misshapen teeth.
• Dental implant cover.
• Restoring a badly damaged or broken tooth.
• An attachment that secures a dental bridge.
• Covers a large filling on a compromised tooth.
• Making cosmetic improvements.

Multi-day treatment with a temporary crown

Typically, getting a crown requires two visits to the dentist.

Oral examination

The dentist assesses and prepares the permanent tooth for the crown during the first dental appointment. The procedure involves taking dental x-rays and matching the shades of adjacent teeth.

Preparation of the teeth

The dentist will prepare the tooth by shaping and filing a portion of the tooth layer. This is done to make enough room for the dental crown. During your first dental visit, an impression of your prepared tooth and its neighbouring teeth is taken.

Making a crown

We will place a temporary crown over your tooth to protect it while the permanent crown is being made.

From the impression given by the dentist, a qualified technician will construct the crown in a dental laboratory. The entire process usually takes several weeks.

Placing the permanent crown in place

Your second dental appointment will be scheduled in 2-3 weeks. The temporary restoration is removed during this procedure, and the permanent crown is attached. Your dentist will examine the dental crown to ensure that it fits comfortably in your mouth and matches up with the remaining teeth.

A local anaesthetic is administered before the crown is placed (only at the patient’s request). As a result, you will experience no pain during the process because the area to be treated will be numb. The crown is then set in place with dental cement.

Same-day dental crown placement

1. Your dentist takes digital pictures of your mouth.
2. Digital images are used to create permanent crowns in the dental office. Depending on the complexity of your crown, the process can take one to two hours.
3. Once the crown is completed, your dentist will install dental cement to permanently secure it. It will normally take two to four hours to complete the process. It is important to note that only some dentists are able to make crowns on the same day.

Tooth loss

One or more teeth can be replaced with crowns. To support the dental crown, a dental implant will be inserted and bonded into the jawbone. Missing teeth can also be replaced with dental bridges. For patients who do not want implants, the dentist may place crowns on adjacent teeth to support the bridge.

Damaged or broken teeth

A crown is a dental prosthetic that is placed over a cracked, damaged, or decaying tooth to heal and conceal it. A damaged or weakened tooth may be uncomfortable to chew on; therefore, a dentist may use a crown to restore the tooth’s function.

Protecting a root canal

A crown is often used following root canal therapy to protect the remaining tooth structure. It will protect the tooth from infection and further damage.

Tooth discolouration

Crowns are a common option for individuals who want to conceal tooth discolouration or misshapen teeth. Ceramic and porcelain are the common crown materials used that can match the natural tooth colour. Since crowns cannot endure chewing force, they are normally used on the anterior teeth rather than the posterior teeth.

Chipped crowns

A chipped dental crown can be fixed, but if the damage is too severe, it must be replaced. Any permanent crowns that have chipped should be addressed to your dentist. In this way, you’ll save time and money if you repair it right away.

Tooth Sensitivity

It is normal to experience tooth sensitivity after a dental crown treatment. If you are still feeling discomfort, especially when biting, contact your dentist so that the problem can be resolved.

Years of pain following crowning: painful teeth could be a sign of infection or nerve damage. Consult your dentist if you are experiencing pain or discomfort.

Broken crown

If your crown falls out, you should see your dentist as soon as possible to get it replaced. Keep the crown in a safe place and avoid chewing on exposed teeth.

Loose crown

If the cement that holds the crown to the tooth dissolves, the crown may fall off. As food particles become stuck inside the crown of a loose artificial tooth, they can cause infection and tooth decay.

Metal allergic response: Gold alloy and porcelain are both used to make dental crowns. For this reason, if you are allergic to metal, your dentist may propose a different dental material for you.

Toothache after crown placement

This could be an indication of a loose crown or an infection, and if the problem isn’t addressed quickly enough, it could lead to further harm.