Cosmetic Dentistry - A Quick Look At The Benefits Of Dental Crowns
There are many different reasons that teeth may have a need for a dental crown
. Besides improving your smile, they can prevent further tooth decay or erosion and bring your bite back to normal. There is a certain degree of preparation for this type of procedure. Continue reading and learn about improving your oral health with dental crowns.
A dental implant is a replacement of a tooth root when the tooth has been lost or removed. An implant or post is inserted into the jawbone and is used to hold a tooth in place. This post is covered by a crown. This is just one way a crown is used.
Cosmetics may be another reason for their use. Often people have discolorations of their teeth for many reasons. It may be due to habits in their lives, but often it has been due to medications that were taken early in life. Teeth that are shaped badly may also be covered for this reason.
Often teeth will get small cracks allowing access to the root from the outside. This condition can be quite painful. Teeth can also become weak from years of wear and need to be covered, or a filling may no longer hold. Also, teeth can become chipped or start decaying. A dental crown can be used to prevent further decay or cover a chipped tooth.
In order to have the tooth covered, the preparation requires the enamel on the actual tooth to be removed. What remains after the removal of the enamel is called dentin. This procedure is normally done by filing away all of the enamel until the tooth is at a point.
The procedure is normally done in the office with local anesthesia. It could be quite time consuming if several teeth are being done. Plan for more than one trip to have the entire procedure accomplished, as the first trip will be preparation and temporary covering. Permanent coverings are made in a lab by a professional technician. When the permanent covers arrive, they will be affixed to the teeth with a type of cement. They can last for up to thirty years.