Dental Crowns Explained
According to the American College of prosthodontists, the most common dental restoration is a single dental crown. A variety of treatment situations can require a dental crown. Crowns can protect damaged teeth, cover large fillings due to cavities. Crowns typically protect teeth treated with a root canal. Dentists work with their local lab to create a custom crown that will fit the best and feel like a natural tooth. The dental crowns at Bison Dentistry are crafted using the latest technology and the highest quality materials to ensure a comfortable fit and long-lasting durability.
“Dentists work with their local lab to create a custom crown that will fit the best and feel like a natural tooth.”
How Dental Bridges Work with Dental Crowns
If a patient is missing a tooth that is between other teeth, a dental bridge may be a treatment choice. A dental bridge requires the dentist to place a crown on the adjacent teeth next to the missing tooth and to attach them with a fake tooth which will fill the gap. The dental bridges at Bison Dentistry are recommended for patients who are missing one or more teeth and are looking for a long-lasting and natural-looking solution to restore their smile and oral function.
“If a patient is missing a tooth that is between other teeth, a dental bridge may be a treatment choice.”
Why Patients Get a Dental Crown
Patients who choose to get a dental crown avoid further damage or decay to an existing tooth and restore their smile. Missing teeth can lead to additional oral health problems and more expensive dental treatment. You can avoid this hassle by getting a tooth crown here at Bison Dentistry. Our dental crowns can help prevent tooth loss and maintain your natural dentition. Crowns can help maintain your normal bite as well as change the positioning of the teeth to a more ideal bite.
“Crowns can help prevent tooth loss and maintain your natural dentition.”
Receiving a Dental Crown Step-by-Step
It takes two appointments for a patient to receive their tooth crown at Bison Dentistry. This is the step-by-step process for having a crown completed:
- Before the crown. Any infection or cavity must be addressed or filled prior to starting the crown. Old crowns need to be removed.
- Next, the dentist will prepare the tooth for the crown. This requires the dentist to remove some of the enamel to make space for the crown to go over the top. The patient will receive a temporary crown at the end of the appointment.
- Crown Delivery. Once the crown is back from the lab, it’s ready for delivery. The patient must return to the office in order for the dentist to deliver this new crown. The dentist will make sure the new crown fits well and the patient is happy. If the patient is happy and the crown fits well, the dentist will use dental cement to attach the crown to the tooth permanently.
At Bison Dentistry, we offer cavity fillings, dental crowns, bridges, and more! Contact us today to learn more!
“It takes two appointments for a patient to receive their crown.”
