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Dental Crown And Dental Bridge
Dental Crown And Dental Bridge
1. Post root canal treatment: A crown is placed on root canal treated tooth to protect the tooth from fracture and maintain the strength.
2. To protect weak and worn off teeth: A crown is placed on teeth that have lost their enamel or the upper layer of the teeth due to bruxism or acid reflux, to maintain the bite, function and reduce sensitivity.
3. Improve Aesthetics: A crown is placed on anterior teeth/front teeth that are misplaced or discolored to maintain a natural appearance and smile.
4. Post Implant placement: A crown is placed on the implant root as a visible replacement tooth
5. Support Dental Bridges: Crowns are placed adjacent to the missing tooth to support the dental bridge. A dental bridge can help maintain normal chewing function, natural appearance of smile and can prevent the adjacent teeth from shifting out of place.
1. There will be an increased risk of fracture of the tooth or tooth loss.
2. There might be difficulty in chewing or maintaing proper tooth structure and function.
3. There might be increased sensitivity and misalignment of teeth.
4. There might be chances where a patient might need to go for invasive tretament later, such as tooth extraction or Dental Implants. (Tooth Extraction and Dental Implants will be clickable and they will be redirected to the respective pages)
1. Metal Crowns: They are usually ideal for back teeth as they have a metallic appearance. They are durable and can withstand biting or chewing forces. They are made from a combination of gold palladium, nickle and chromium.
2. Procelain-fused-to-metal crown (PFM Crown): These crowns have metal covered with porcelain and are esthetic and durable to withstand chewing forces.
3. All Ceramic or All-Porcelain Crowns: They are made entirelly with Porcelain, hence they are highly aesthetic and suitable for front teeth for a natural appearance.
4. Zirconia Crowns: Zirconia crowns fall into the category of all-ceramic crowns. They are highly durable, can withstand heavy chewing forces and opaque in appearance. Hence, they are more suitable for back teeth. People with metal allergies can opt for Zirconia crowns. They are costlier than PFM crowns and Metal Crowns
5. E-Max Crowns: E-Max crown is also a type of all-ceramic crown and is made from Lithium disilicate. They are durable and translucent in nature, hence they better suitable for front teeth for a natural appearance. Emax-crowns are generally more expensive than Zirconia crowns.
Both Zirconia and E-Max crowns if maintained properly can last for as long as 10-20 years. Both of the crowns are designed and manufactured using CAD (Computer-aided design)-CAM (Computer-aided manufacturing) technology.
What to expect during a Dental crown placement Procedure
Steps for Placing a Dental Crown:
First visit: Initial Consultation and Examination: The dentist will evaluate the condition of the tooth clinically as well will take a dental X-ray.
Second visit: The temporary crown is removed and the permanent crown is placed over the prepared tooth using a dental cement. The fit of the crown is checked and adjustments are made to ensure comfort and its alignment with the opposing and adjacent teeth.
1. Maintain good oral hygiene: After the crown placement, one should avoid eating sticky and hard food. Proper brushing should be done after every meal to avoid build up of plaque. Interdental- brushes are usually recommended to maintain cleanliness around the dental crown
2. The patient should check for tooth sensitivity after dental crown placement. Mild sensitivity is normal and wanes off in a few days.
3. Regular Dental visits should be made to ensure the condition of the crown is maintained.
4. If the patient has a habit of bruxism of teeth clenching or grinding then the patient should use night gaurd to ensure the dental crown surface protection.
