Dental Crowns
Ceramic Crowns Will Bring Your Smile’s Sparkle Back
Porcelain Dental Crowns That Look Like Natural Teeth
Dental crowns are a type of dental restoration that is used to cover a tooth and provide support and protection. A crown is the perfect solution for someone who has broken a tooth, one that has been damaged or badly decayed. A ceramic dental crown is an artificial restoration that fits over the remaining part of a prepared tooth. The crown helps secure the tooth, making it strong and durable, and gives it the shape and appearance of a natural tooth. They can also be used to improve the appearance of a tooth, and some crowns are used to attach bridges or dentures. They can be made from different materials, including ceramic, metal, and porcelain. Your dentist will be able to provide you with advice on the best type of crown for your situation.
What Are Dental Crowns Used For?
Sometimes referred to as a ‘dental cap’, a crown can be the ideal restoration for when a traditional filling won’t be enough. Crowns can be made from porcelain, gold, or a combination of these materials. Due to the advances in modern dentistry, ceramic crowns are one of the most popular and reliable dental treatments around, alongside composite bonding. With an average lifetime between 10 and 15 years, crowns can also offer a natural looking solution to a wealth of dental problems.
Caring for your dental crowns is similar to how you would care for your natural teeth. This includes brushing and flossing regularly, eating a balanced diet, and avoiding hard and sticky foods. Regular dental examinations, check-ups and cleanings are also important to ensure they are still in good condition.
Ceramic crowns can have a dramatic impact on a client’s life. Not only will it boost their confidence, it will also encourage them to smile and make them look and feel more attractive. So, if you are looking for a ceramic crown in Stoke-on-Trent book a visit with us today.
When Is A Dental Crown The Best Option?
A dental crown could be used for a number of different reasons. You may have fillings that have discoloured over the years, and you would like to improve their appearance. Or a root filling and require a crown to protect it. A crown can also be the best option when trying to reshape an unsightly tooth, blending it in with the neighbouring teeth. It may also hold a bridge or denture firmly in place.
The crown-fitting process is usually carried out over several appointments.
- Preparation: During the first visit, your dentist removes any weakened parts of the tooth and shapes it to hold the crown.
- Impression: An impression is taken to create a custom-made temporary crown and make a record of their colour to ensure your new crown is a perfect match.
- Temporary Crown: You’ll wear the temporary crown while the permanent one is being made in a dental lab.
- Final Fitting: In the second visit (usually after a couple of weeks), the temporary crown is removed, and the permanent porcelain crown is cemented in place.
Say Goodbye to Physical Moulds – Hello to Instant 3D Impressions
As part of our ongoing desire to innovate our dentistry treatments to deliver the best experience for patients, we now employ the cutting-edge iTero Dental Scanner. The iTero Scanner we now use significantly streamlines the process of capturing dental impressions, replacing the traditional method of physical moulds with a fast, digital alternative.
This technology captures precise, high-resolution 3D images of the tooth structure in just a few minutes, eliminating the need for physical impressions. As a result, patients spend less time in the chair and experience greater comfort, while the accuracy of digital impressions enhances the fit of the final crown and reduces the likelihood of dental crown post-implant adjustments. This efficiency not only improves patient comfort but also accelerates the overall treatment timeline.
Your Dental Crowns Journey with Grosvenor Dental Practice
Here’s everything you need to know about starting and completing your journey to restoring your smile with dental crowns in Stoke-on-Trent. Whether you’re looking to strengthen a damaged tooth, improve its appearance, or simply learn more about the procedure, our team of dentists is here to support you every step of the way. If you’re ready to schedule your initial consultation or simply want more information, don’t hesitate to get in contact now!
| Treatment duration | Dental crowns will typically require two appointments. The first to prepare the tooth and take impressions, and the second to actually fit the tooth cap. Between the two visits, you can expect a treatment time of between one to two hours alotgether. |
| Material used | Crowns can be made from various materials including porcelain, ceramic, metal alloys, gold and porcelain-fused-to-metal. |
| Initial consulation | Initial examinations consist of a non-invasive assessment of the tooth and potentially an X-ray to help plan the procedure. |
| Patient comfort | Local anaesthesia can be applied to ensure the preperation and application is completely pain-free. |
| Longevity | With proper care, the tooth cap life can last on average between 10 and 15 years, but the possibility for an even longer lifespan is achievable with regular oral hygiene and dental checkups. |
| Post-treatment care | As with most treatments of this kind, patients should avoid sticky or hard foods which could damage the crown, for at least a few hours after placement. Detrimental dental habits should be managed long-term also such as teeth grinding or jaw clenching. |
| Cost of treatment | From £775 |
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Of course their life expectancy depends on a number of factors (location in the mouth, general health of your teeth, etc) but they can give you much more of a natural look. For more details call 01782 848708 today or if you’re ready to book an appointment today click below.