Crowns

What Are Dental Crowns?

With the aid of dental crowns, otherwise referred to as caps, the functionality of damaged teeth can be preserved. A dental crown is a hollow, artificial tooth used to help protect a cracked tooth, operate a tooth with excessive decay, or to replace a pre-existing cap.

In addition, dental crowning can help with the following:

• To cover and support a tooth with a large filling.
• To hold a dental bridge in place.
• To cover a dental implant.
• To make a cosmetic modification.

Dental crowns are recommended for immense tooth decay when conservative treatments, such as direct composite bonding, are not a viable option.

Aside from traditional crowns, onlays and 3/4 crowns are two variations for a custom fit for tooth’s specific need. The only difference between them is their coverage of the tooth. The traditional crown covers the entire tooth while onlays and 3/4 crowns cover the underlying tooth to a lesser extent.

Thornhill’s dental crowns clinic, Dr. Davidson Dental Office, will help to personalize clients’ experiences based on their individual issues.

The Dental Crowning Process

The process of creating and placing dental crowns over patients’ teeth starts with making a mold of the existing teeth. The mold serves as a basis for shaping and sizing the custom-made crown restoration. Once the dental laboratory finishes the crown, the dentist will call the patient and schedule and appointment in order to cement the dental crown.

Once the dental crowns are placed, doctor Arkady Davidson provides extensive information to all of his patients about caring for their new dental crowns. Brushing the teeth twice a day and flossing with dental floss or interdental cleaners once a day will help to remove plague build up from the area where the crown meets the gum. Doing so will prevent further dental decay and gum diseases.

It is important that all patients that have dental crowns avoid damaging them when chewing hard foods.

What Are Dental Crowns Made Of?

Full coverage covers present three prominent choices and restorative materials:

• Porcelain fused to metal – They provide a durable, strong and esthetic treatment option.
• All porcelain – They provide a metal-free esthetic option made out of aluminum materials or Zirconia. With the elimination of the metal core, this type of crown can be easily placed in areas with limited space. It also ensures better optical properties and a higher level of aesthetics since it allows light transmission through the porcelain.
• Gold – They are still used some instances even though, for aesthetic reasons, they are not a popular choice.

The material is selected depending on clinical demands, strength requirements, aesthetic choices, the restorative space available and material durability.

Dr. Davidson Dental Office in Thornhill will evaluate your personal issue and help customize your crowns based on your needs.

How Long Do Dental Crowns Last?

On average, dental crowns last between 5 and 15 years. However, the lifespan of a crown depends on what the crown is exposed. It also differs based on good oral hygiene practices and personal mouth-related habits such as biting fingernails, chewing ice, and grinding teeth.

While a crowned tooth does not require any special care, remember it does not protect from decay or gum disease. Good oral hygiene practices should still be upheld; Brushing teeth twice daily, rising with antibacterial mouthwash and and flossing avidly, especially around the crown area where the gum meets the tooth will ensure a healthy smile.

Doctor Davidson’s Thornhill dental crowns clinic has the expertise to help his patients make an educated choice and solve their issues according to their dental needs.

If you have any questions about the dental crowns service or are ready to book an appointment, do not hesitate to contact our dental crowns clinic located in Thornhill.