Procedure
Information
Before installing a crown, a few
office visits may be required. First, impressions
will be created so a custom-made crown can be
designed for you. The tooth to be crowned will have
to be built up or filled. A temporary crown or
Flapper (false tooth) may be placed in your mouth
for a few weeks until your permanent crown is made
in a lab. Once the crown is ready, your dentist will
numb your mouth with a local anesthetic.
After
removing your temporary crown or Flapper, your
permanent crown will be affixed in place with dental
cement. The total process could involve 2 to 4
office visits and may take a few weeks.
Discuss
with your dentist which type of crown is best for
you. A ceramic tooth will appear natural but is more
costly than a metal crown. A gold crown can be more
precisely fitted to your mouth than a ceramic crown,
but it will not look like a natural tooth. Your
dentist can help make the best selection for your
unique situation.
Anesthesia
A
local anesthetic is the norm.
Recovery
Time
A person can return to work and
activities the same day a crown is affixed.
Risks/Complications/Side
Effects
Most problems patients encounter are
easily repaired or relieved. Risks include: tooth
sensitivity, chipping of ceramic crowns, loose
crowns, the crown falling out, a dark line at the
gum line, or an allergic reaction to the crown.
Post
Operative Care
Patients with crowns should
not chew ice or hard foods, nor should they chew
sticky foods. These foods can cause chipping,
cracking, or dislodging of the crown. Regular
brushing and flossing is highly recommended to deter
tooth decay and gum disease. The tooth beneath the
crown can decay if good oral hygiene is not
practiced.
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