Porcelain Crowns

 

Crowns, or "caps" as they have been referred to, are custom-made covers for teeth that have very little tooth structure, are cracked or are weakened teeth that are so decayed that a regular filling isn't sufficient.

Generally, a porcelain material is used to make the crown because it blends best with your other teeth. It takes two appointments to fit a crown.

At the first appointment, the tooth is prepared by making it small enough for the crown to fit over it. Next, Dr. Robertson will mold an impression of the tooth so that the crown fits between the teeth on either side of it and is basically the same size and shape as the one being capped. At the end of this visit, he will attach a temporary crown to protect the tooth until the permanent crown is ready.

At the second visit, the crown is permanently cemented and made sure that it feels comfortable and natural and that your bite is correct.

Your crown should last a lifetime with proper oral hygiene and routine dental examinations and cleanings.

 

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