Porcelain Crowns
Compared to fillings which just cover a small portion of a tooth, a crown covers the entire visible portion of a tooth. A dental crown provides a protective shell around a damaged tooth to strengthen it, as well as to improve the appearance. The most common crowns typically have some mixture of porcelain in them to give them a look and feel similar to a natural tooth.
How it's done
The first visit to your dentist involves reshaping the tooth and taking an impression to create the crown. Typically a portion of you tooth will be removed for the crown to fit properly. An impression is taken using a special material. This impression will be sent to a dental laboratory for the fabrication of a permanent crown. A temporary crown is placed on the tooth to protect it between visits.
On the return to the office the temporary crown is removed and the permanent crown is seated.
How it's done
The first visit to your dentist involves reshaping the tooth and taking an impression to create the crown. Typically a portion of you tooth will be removed for the crown to fit properly. An impression is taken using a special material. This impression will be sent to a dental laboratory for the fabrication of a permanent crown. A temporary crown is placed on the tooth to protect it between visits.
On the return to the office the temporary crown is removed and the permanent crown is seated.
