Dental Crowns

At Occlura Dental, we provide dental crowns and bridges for patients throughout the Vaughan area. These procedures are extremely effective for restoring a tooth that has become infected, damaged or has fallen out. With a crown, you can have confidence that your restoration will provide both looks and function. The Team at Milani Dentistry is an expert at completing these procedures in a way that looks natural while resolving oral health issues.
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Dental crowns not only work for aesthetic purposes but also to reestablish one’s natural teeth to its original functionality and look. In Occlura Dental, customized treatments for dental crowns are designed for each patient. The following article will further elaborate on the advantages, types, steps, and maintenance needed for dental crowns.

What Exactly Are Dental Crowns?

Dental crowns are protective caps placed on top of a damaged or decayed tooth to maintain its shape, size, strength, and appearance. Modifying the portion of a tooth visible above the gum line, they fit over the visible part of the tooth. Such a system reconstructs the functioning of teeth and renews their appearance.

Advantages of Dental Crowns

Restores Functionality: Re-establishes perfect eating and speaking.
Aesthetic Advantages: Beautifies your teeth.
Longevity: Can last for many years if well taken care of.
Protection: Protects and strengthens weak or damaged teeth.
Versatility: Works well for all kinds of different dental problems.

Types of Crowns

Ceramic Crowns: These are used for the front teeth and are completely identical to your natural teeth.
Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Crowns: It has the strength of metal with the natural look of porcelain.
Gold Alloy Crowns: They are strong, hard-wearing, and exhibit less wear.
Base Metal Alloy Crowns: This material is very strong and corrosion-resistant; therefore, only a small amount of tooth structure needs to be removed.

The Dental Crown Procedure

Consultation and Examination: The initial consultation and assessment with X-rays to check the tooth interior.
Tooth Preparation: The reshaping of the tooth to accommodate the crown.
Impression: A model of your tooth is made to develop a crown that will be customized.
Temporary Crowns are Applied: A temporary crown is fitted over the trimmed tooth.
Permanent Crown Placement: The custom-made crown is fitted with cement and fitted to perfection.

Caring for Your Dental Crowns

Good oral hygiene, brushing for cleaning of your crown and the teeth which are around it after flossing daily.
Hard foods avoidance: Avoid chewing on hard substances since they could cause damages.
Regular dental visits: Follow-up check insuring that your crown remains in good condition.
Problem Attention Immediate: If you have any discomfort or problems with your crown, do not hesitate to call your dentist.