What are crowns?
Crowns are a type of dental restoration that fit over that part of a tooth that lies above the gum line. For all practical purposes and it becomes the new outer surface for its tooth.
What are the different types of crowns?
There are three types of dental crowns
- All Porcelain or All Ceramic
- Porcelain Fused To Metal
- Metal
All Porcelain or All Ceramic- These dental crown materials offer the most natural look in your mouth, since they can be made to look just like real teeth. For those people who are allergic to metal, or who prefer not to have metal crowns, all porcelain or all ceramic crowns are an excellent option. These crowns are esthetically most acceptable.
Porcelain Fused to Metal– another good option is a dental crown that has porcelain fused to the metal. This provides a metal base for strength, but the exterior surface is porcelain, allowing it to more naturally blend in with your other teeth
Porcelain Fused to Metal– another good option is a dental crown that has porcelain fused to the metal. This provides a metal base for strength, but the exterior surface is porcelain, allowing it to more naturally blend in with your other teeth
How are crown placed on tooth?
Making a crown for a patient involves the following steps:
Tooth preparation and impression taking.
The first step involves trimming the patient’s tooth. Dental crowns generally need to be on the order of 2 to 3 mm thick. That means that a tooth receiving one needs to be trimmed down by this same amount. After trimming will take impression of tooth by using impression paste(a putty-like material that’s squished over the tooth which then sets).
Crown cementation
Once the crown has been fabricated, the dentist will check its fit, both on the tooth and the way it touches neighboring and opposing teeth. After making any needed adjustments, the crown is then permanently cemented onto its tooth.
Why would we need dental crown?
The dentist would determine if any of the following factors have occurred in a patient’s mouth to recommend a dental crown during their dental checkup:
- A tooth has been broken
- A tooth has been worn down and has weakened enamel structure
- A tooth is missing and a dental bridge has been recommended
- A tooth in which root canal has been completed
A dental crown is necessary to cover the tooth, to improve the cosmetic appearance of a tooth, and it would be needed to cover a dental implant.
Which crown is best?
There are different types of crowns and have their own advantages and disadvantages.Some crowns are better esthetically some are good for its strength. The right selection always varies depending on the needs of the patient’s specific application.
How Long Do Dental Crowns Last?
On average, dental crowns last between five and 15 years. The life span of a crown depends on the amount of “wear and tear” the crown is exposed to, how well you follow good oral hygiene practices, and your personal mouth-related habits such habits as grinding or clenching your teeth.
Does a Crowned Tooth Require Special Care?
While a crowned tooth does not require any special care, remember that simply because a tooth is crowned does not mean the tooth is protected from decay. So you just continue to follow good oral hygiene practices, including brushing your teeth at least twice a day and flossing once a day especially around the crown area where the gum meets the tooth. Antibacterial mouth rinse can also help.
How Much Do Crowns Cost?
Costs of crowns vary depending on the type of crown selected for example; porcelain crowns are typically more expensive than Meta ceramic crowns which are typically more expensive than metal crowns. Generally, crowns can range in cost from RS 2000 to RS 25000.