Crowns

 

What is a crown?

 

The natural crown of a tooth is the part that is visible inside the mouth. An artificial crown is a specially-made restoration that completely covers the remaining prepared tooth.  

 

Crowns are used on broken teeth, those that are badly decayed and that have been heavily

filled.  

 

What to expect

 

You will be given a local anaesthetic to completely numb the area.

 

Any weakened or decayed part of the tooth will be removed. The outer surface of the tooth will be

removed to make room for the artificial crown to sit on top.

 

Impressions of your teeth and bite will be taken. The shade of your teeth will be chosen from a

shade guide to match the artificial crown as closely as possible to your natural teeth.

 

The impressions will be sent to a dental laboratory to make your crown and two weeks later it

will be ready to be fitted.

 

Types of Crowns

 

Crowns can be made purely of metal, porcelain bonded to metal, or full porcelain. Your dentist

will give you the option to chose between these crowns.