What To Expect During Dental Crown Treatment
Dental crown treatment is unique to each patient, and may involve immediate crown placement in the event of a traumatic injury, or, placement performed in phases over a few weeks or months. Generally, you can expect:
- Viability Assessment to ensure the tooth, jaw bone, gum condition can support a crown
- Cosmetic Assessment to ensure your new tooth matches the colour, size and shape of your other natural teeth
- Impressions of your teeth to help the dentist place the new crown in a suitable position and angle
- Preparation of the tooth– filing or reshaping the tooth to allow a crown to be cemented properly
Some cases may involve a temporary crown during treatment. In most cases, a crown will last an average of 10 years before replacement is required.
Factors that affect longevity of a dental crown include dental health, dental force, and crown material – whether it is made of durable stainless steel, porcelain, or less durable resin.
Talk to our wonderful dentists in Millbrook about your crown & bridge treatment options today. We look forward to helping you rebuild your smile.