There are a list of different reasons why it might be necessary to place a crown on a tooth. The tooth will always need to be prepared as part of the procedure. Read on and find out about enjoying a restored smile and better oral health from the benefits of dental crowns.
Implants are root replacements when a tooth has either been removed, or it was lost in some other way. The implant is a screw that is placed in the jawbone and it holds the tooth. After the implant has been placed, it has to be covered, and this is just one of the many uses.
Cosmetics may be another reason for their use. Often people have discolorations of their teeth for many reasons. It may be due to habits in their lives, but often it has been due to medications that were taken early in life. Teeth that are shaped badly may also be covered for this reason.
Often teeth will get small cracks allowing access to the root from the outside. This condition can be quite painful. Teeth can also become weak from years of wear and need to be covered, or a filling may no longer hold. Also, teeth can become chipped or start decaying. A dental crown can be used to prevent further decay or cover a chipped tooth.
Having a tooth covered will require preparation in the dentists office, as the enamel must be removed from any tooth to be done. When the enamel has been removed, dentin is what will be left of the tooth. The dentist will begin by filing the tooth away until it is in the shape of a point.
Local anesthesia is used during the procedure, and depending on the number of teeth being done, it could be time consuming. Normally, it will take more than one trip to the dentist for the procedure. The filing is done, and a temporary will be applied until the permanent can be fashioned by a professional technician at a lab. When the permanent arrives it will be adhered with a special cement that can last for many years.
Dr. Kevin Sambuchino can help you improve your smile and oral health. His Erie dental office is located at 4944 Peach Street in Erie, PA 16509. The phone number is 814-864-7511.