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Crowns

Like a crown sits on the head of royalty and covers the top and sides of the head, a dental crown covers the top and sides of the remaining tooth structure providing both strength and protection to the remaining natural tooth. A crown is indicated when there has been extensive decay destroying more tooth structure than is able to be repaired by a filling alone.  Crowns are also used after root canal therapy to protect the remaining tooth structure.

Crowns are generally tooth coloured, and are custom made in the dental laboratory to integrate perfectly with your smile in both colour and shape. Because the crown is custom made for you, you will require two appointments.

Your first appointment is to remove the decay and prepare the tooth for the crown. An impression is taken to send to the dental laboratory. Depending on your case – you may have a temporary crown fitted to wear in the mean time while your long term crown is being constructed. The temporary crown will allow you to eat and smile normally.

At your second appointment, your permanent crown is checked for comfort and alignment with your surrounding teeth before it is permanently bonded to your prepared tooth with specially developed dental cement. Once secured, with proper oral hygiene and regular dental appointments your crown should last for over 10 years.