Everything You Need To Know About Dental Crowns: Benefits, Types, And Care
What Are Dental Crowns?
Dental crowns are common dental procedures recommended by your dentists as a restoration treatment on your damaged tooth. Your doctor assesses the extent of damage effectively and recommends dental crowns after taking into consideration the pros and cons of crowns in your specific case. As we take you through the procedure, aftercare, and types of dental crowns in this blog article, make an informed decision in consultation with your dentist on whether dental crowns are good for you or not.
Dental crowns are tooth-shaped custom-made caps that last for anywhere from 5 to 15 years when cared for properly. Dental crowns are fitted on top of your damaged teeth. Damaged teeth can be characterized as damage by decay, damage by breakage, damage by weakening, and damage by wearing down. Just like it is in Veneers treatment, your dentist may need to reshape the damaged tooth by removing a bit of your enamel to find the right fit for the dental crown to be placed over it. Dentists also opt to place dental crowns as a part of your dental implants and root canal treatments to cover your teeth after these procedures. Dentists recommend various dental caps types after evaluating your oral health needs, damaged tooth’s location, color of the adjacent teeth, your hygiene habits, lifestyle and dental goals. Other parameters that can help determine the teeth cap types suitable for you are the costs, allergies to metal if any, your age, and personal preference.
How to know if dental crowns are for you or not?
Dental crowns can be of great help for people with –
- Dental bridges to keep it in its place
- Cracks in tooth needing support to hold the parts together
- Loose tooth to prevent it from breaking
- Excessively stained teeth in order to cover it
- Damaged tooth in order to hide imperfections like decay, injury
- Large fillings to protect the tooth structure
Dental Crowns: Types
Dental crowns are of several types. Before getting a permanent crown that’s developed in a dental lab, a dentist may construct a temporary crown in their own clinic, made of acrylic-based material. Here are a few permanent dental crowns types and their features specific to different types of crowns for your teeth.
Types Of Crowns For Teeth | What’s In It For You? |
All-Ceramic / All-Porcelain Dental Crowns |
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Porcelain-Fused-To-Metal (PFM) Dental Crowns |
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All-Resin Dental Crowns |
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Stainless Steel Dental Crowns |
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Dental Crowns: Benefits
- Restores teeth’s function and health
- Alleviates risk of further damage / decay
- Promotes even shape and size of teeth because of its complete fit
- Enhances teeth’s appearance
- Covers tooth injury, cracks, decay and damage
- Ensures longevity of your teeth makeover
- Improves the aesthetics of your smile
Dental Crowns: Procedure And Aftercare
Let’s first understand what to expect from your dental crowns appointment(s) with your neighborhood dentist. Following are the 7 steps that usually form a part of any patient’s journey who is to go through a dental crowns treatment:
- Scheduling first dental consultation for assessment
- Preparing patient for the procedure
- Taking dental impressions – either physical or digital
- Constructing temporary crowns
- Going to the dental clinic for a follow-up visit
- Doing fit check for the new permanent crown
- Following a proper dental crowns aftercare regimen
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How to take care of your dental crowns?
- Avoid hard, crunchy and sticky foods
- Brush your teeth properly (twice in a day) with a fluoride toothpaste
- Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to prevent your crowns from dislodging
- Floss your teeth to help clear any food particles and plaque enhancing overall dental hygiene. Complement it with an antibacterial mouthwash
- Take over-the-counter medication after checking with your dentist to tackle pain / discomfort / sensitivity around your teeth/gums due to the removal of a little enamel during dental crowns process
- Replace your crowns in the nick of time if they are damaged, broken or in a bad condition
- See your dentist regularly to assess your dental health from time to time
Conclusion
One of the most common questions our dentists are often asked is – whether dental crowns are cosmetic treatment procedures. Dental crowns serve a variety of purposes. However, they are seen as more restorative in nature as they can cover your entire teeth and not just the frontal part unlike Veneers. Moreover dental crowns can protect the health of your teeth underneath while also adding to your overall look and feel. Serena Medical Center’s dental experts are right here to support you in every step of your dental crowns treatment journey by educating you about suitable teeth cap types, ensuring their optimal fit, recommending to you some dos and don’ts along the treatment, helping you understand the advantages and disadvantages of dental crowns for your teeth, and guiding you when to reach out for dental crowns replacement. Visit our Serena Medical Center in Dubai today for more information.
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