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Updated On Tuesday, December 18, 2018 06:24:41 AM
Crowns are artificial caps, usually made from a material like porcelain, put on the top of a tooth.
Crowns are generally used to restore a tooth's function and appearance following a restorative treatment such as a root canal. When degeneration in a tooth has actually ended up being so advanced that huge portions of the tooth should be removed, crowns are often used to fix the tooth.
Crowns are also used to prevent a split tooth from worsening, connect bridges, cover implants, or an existing filling is at risk of becoming loose or dislocated. Crowns also serve as a visual use, and are used when a discolored or stained tooth needs to be restored to its natural look.
Treatments
A tooth must generally be decreased in size to accommodate a crown. A cast is made from the existing tooth and an impression is made. The impression is sent out to a special lab, which makes a custom-made crown. In some cases, a temporary crown is used until the permanent crown is prepared. Long-term crowns are cemented in place.
Crowns are in some cases mistaken as veneers, however they are fairly different. Veneers are generally applied only to fairly small areas.
Caring For Your Crowns
With proper care, a good quality crown might last up to eight years or longer. It is extremely important to floss in the area of the crown to avoid excess plaque or collection of particles around the restoration.
Certain behaviors such as jaw clenching or bruxism (teeth grinding) significantly reduce the life of a crown. Furthermore, eating brittle foods, ice or hard candy can jeopardize the adhesion of the crown, or perhaps harm the crown.
