San Diego Porcelain Crowns - La Jolla Porcelain Caps
Although there are several types of crowns, porcelain (tooth colored crown) are the most popular, since they resemble your natural teeth. Porcelain crowns are highly durable and will last many years, but like most dental restorations, they may eventually need to be replaced. Porcelain crowns are made to match the shape, size, and color or your teeth giving you a natural, long-lasting beautiful smile.
A dental crown is a “cap” that is tooth-shaped, which is inserted over a tooth. It covers the tooth to restore the shape of the tooth, the size of the tooth, the appearance of the tooth or the strength of the tooth. The crowns are cemented into place and fully cover the visible portion of the tooth.
What are dental crowns used to repair?
- To protect your weak tooth from further harm, such as breaking or further cracking and deterioration.
- To refurbish an already broken tooth or a worn down tooth
- To assist a tooth that has a considerable filling
- To secure a dental bridge in place
- To cover up misshaped teeth
- To cover up extremely discolored teeth
What to expect with your Dental Crown?
Dental Crowns usually require at least two visits to your cosmetic dentists office. The initial visit involves the dentist probing and preparing the tooth and the second visit typically involves the placement of the permanent crown.
During the initial visit, your cosmetic dentist will most likely take some x-rays of your mouth to check the strength of your roots and the surrounding bone around the tooth. Your cosmetic dentist will then file down your tooth, to the chewing surface in order to make room for your dental crown. If a good amount of your tooth is missing, the dentist may actually use material to fill the area, to build up the tooth so it can support the crown. The amount of tooth removed is completely dependant on your specific scenario, along with the type of dental crown being used. The dentist will then make an impression of your teeth, which are then sent to a dental lab where your customized dental crown will be made. The crown usually is ready within 2 weeks. In the meantime, the dentist will insert a temporary dental crown, which will serve as the protection device until your permanent dental crown is ready.
During your second visit, to your cosmetic dentist, he/she will remove your temporary dental crown, and verify the color and fit of your permanent dental crown. When everything is completed, your cosmetic dentist will permanently cement your new dental crown in.