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What Are Dental Crown
Crown: Also known as dental caps, crowns are tooth-shaped coverings that are placed over a damaged or decayed tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. Crowns can be made from various materials such as porcelain, ceramic, metal alloys, or a combination of these materials.
Bridges: Dental bridges are used to replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring artificial teeth (pontics) to adjacent natural teeth or dental implants. The natural teeth or implants on either side of the gap are called abutments, and they provide support for the bridge
Common Causes for Dental Crown Treatment:
Severely Decayed Teeth: When a tooth is extensively damaged by decay and cannot be restored with a filling, a crown provides structural support and protection.
Cracked or Broken Teeth: A dental crown is often used to cover and strengthen a tooth that is fractured or chipped due to injury or wear.
Large Fillings: Teeth with large fillings may lack sufficient natural structure to hold the filling securely, making a crown necessary for reinforcement.
Consultation:
Comprehensive oral examination, including X-rays or digital imaging to assess the condition of the teeth and surrounding tissues.
Discussion of the patient’s dental history, concerns, and treatment goals to develop a customized treatment plan.
Evaluation of the suitability of crowns or bridges based on factors such as oral health, bone density, and aesthetic preferences.
Available Treatments:
Crown placement: The dentist prepares the damaged or decayed tooth by removing a portion of its outer layer, then takes impressions to create a custom-fitted crown. The crown is fabricated in a dental laboratory and cemented onto the prepared tooth during a subsequent appointment.
Materials selection: Patients can choose from a variety of materials for their crowns and bridges, including porcelain, ceramic, metal alloys, or a combination of these materials, based on factors such as durability, aesthetics, and budget.
Aftercare:
Avoiding staining agents: To extend the whitening results, limit your intake of foods and drinks that can discolour your teeth, such as tobacco, coffee, tea, and red wine.
To avoid plaque development and preserve oral health, practise good oral hygiene by brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, flossing every day and scheduling routine dental examinations and cleanings.
Touch-up procedures: For patients who frequently drink staining agents, periodic touch-up procedures may be advised to preserve the smile’s brightness over time.
Advantages of Dental Crowns:
Restores Functionality: Dental crowns restore the ability to chew and speak properly by repairing damaged or weakened teeth.
Enhances Aesthetic Appearance: They improve the look of discolored, misshapen, or uneven teeth, providing a natural and attractive smile.
Protects Weakened Teeth: Crowns shield fragile teeth from further damage, cracks, or breakage, especially after root canals or large fillings.
Common Causes for Crown & Bridges:
- Tooth decay: Severe tooth decay or damage that cannot be repaired with fillings or other restorative treatments may require a crown to protect the tooth and restore its function.
- Trauma: Injuries such as fractures or chips that compromise the structure of a tooth may necessitate the placement of a crown to prevent further damage.
- Missing teeth: Gaps left by missing teeth can affect chewing ability, speech, and overall oral health, making bridges an effective solution for restoring a complete smile.
Consultation:
Comprehensive oral examination, including X-rays or digital imaging to assess the condition of the teeth and surrounding tissues.
Discussion of the patient’s dental history, concerns, and treatment goals to develop a customized treatment plan.
Evaluation of the suitability of crowns or bridges based on factors such as oral health, bone density, and aesthetic preferences.
Available Treatments:
Crown placement: The dentist prepares the damaged or decayed tooth by removing a portion of its outer layer, then takes impressions to create a custom-fitted crown. The crown is fabricated in a dental laboratory and cemented onto the prepared tooth during a subsequent appointment.
Bridge placement: For patients missing one or more teeth, the dentist prepares the abutment teeth by removing a portion of their enamel to accommodate the bridge. Impressions are then taken to create a bridge that fits seamlessly into the smile, with artificial teeth filling the gap.
Materials selection: Patients can choose from a variety of materials for their crowns and bridges, including porcelain, ceramic, metal alloys, or a combination of these materials, based on factors such as durability, aesthetics, and budget.
Advantages of Crown & Bridges:
Restored function: Crowns and bridges can improve chewing ability, speech, and overall oral function for patients with damaged or missing teeth.
Aesthetic enhancement: Crowns and bridges are customized to blend seamlessly with the natural teeth, enhancing the appearance of the smile and restoring confidence.
Long-lasting solution: With proper care and maintenance, crowns and bridges can provide durable and reliable tooth restoration for many years.
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