What is a dental crown?

A tooth crown is of different materials such as cement, resin, ceramic, porcelain, and other precious metals such as gold, copper and other metals. Each material is unique and has its own advantages. This artificial tooth replacement is used to correct dental anomalies.

A dental crowns is very effective when the patient's gum health is good. This tooth cap customized to meet the needs of patients. Crowns made of different materials in their preparation. Materials commonly used for crowns, range from resin, ceramic, gold, and other metals, making the dental crowns expensive.

How do dental crowns fit?

Placement of dental crown is a three-stage process. First, it involves anesthetizing the gums, teeth and surrounding tissue, followed by trimming the selected gear. Trimming dental work done in such a way so that accurate and precise crown fits over the teeth were broken.

Second, the dental impression is taken to where the crown should be made. Using a dental putty impression is taken and sent to a dental laboratory. Until the desired permanent crown is prepared, a temporary crown is made with plastic or metal and cemented on teeth.

Finally, a custom-made crown is made with the desired material and stays on top of the tooth using a dental adhesive. The whole procedure takes a few visits to the dentist. However, recent advances in dental technology have been helping dentists to make their own crowns and fix it in one visit to the dentist.