When 2/3 of a tooth has been filled and the filling or tooth breaks or gets a cavity, a dentist will often use a crown to protect what is left of the tooth.
Crowns can be made of porcelain, high noble metal (like gold) or a combination of metal and porcelain. These pieces are bonded to the damaged area of the tooth.
Traditionally gold has been the material of choice for crowns. In recent years however porcelain has become increasingly popular due to it excellent strength and color, which can blend naturally with your teeth.
Crowns require two appointments to complete the procedure. During the first visit,the filling being replaced or the damaged or decaying area of the tooth is removed, and the tooth is prepared for the crown. To ensure proper fit and bite, an impression of the tooth is taken and sent to our lab for fabrication. A temporary crown is then made and cemented on the tooth to protect it for two weeks until the new crown is ready. An insert appointment will be scheduled.
At the second appointment, the temporary crown is removed. Dr. Schold will then make sure that the crown fits correctly. If the fit and color is satisfactory ,the crown will be cemented or bonded to the tooth.
Crown and bridgework is a very reliable solution for major dental problems caused through accidents, diseases or wear and tear. Major problems can usually be corrected using these techniques. Material used in these repairs is either high-grade porcelain, or porcelain bonded to gold. A higher strength of the porcelain and gold materials is recommended to treat the most serious of dental problems. Where accidental damage has occurred, resulting in lost teeth, or where teeth have broken away through excessive wear, or as the result of old fillings breaking, crowns and/or bridges can be used as a long-term solution.
Many people have unexplained pain from filled back teeth, which is usually due to hairline cracks in the chewing part of the tooth. Placing crowns on these teeth relieves the pain and allows a return of full dental function for these teeth. In front teeth, older fillings can both weaken the teeth and cause "appearance" problems due to staining or chipping. Porcelain crowns and bridges are suitable in cases where porcelain veneers are not. In teeth with root canal fillings, crowns can prevent breakage.
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