{"id":386,"date":"2018-12-07T14:33:51","date_gmt":"2018-12-07T14:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bracesinfo.com\/blog\/?p=386"},"modified":"2018-12-07T14:33:53","modified_gmt":"2018-12-07T14:33:53","slug":"what-is-a-crown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bracesinfo.com\/blog\/what-is-a-crown\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a crown?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>What is a crown?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A crown, or cap is an indirect dental restoration placed over a tooth to restore it to natural shape, size, strength and function.&nbsp; Crowns are cemented into place covering the visual portion of the tooth in the mouth, giving an improved appearance. &nbsp;Crowns can be single unit or multi-unit, a fixed dental bridge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why is a crown needed?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Crowns are placed for a number of reasons including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Restoring a broken or severely tooth back to its full function and strength.<\/li>\n<li>Protect a weak tooth with extensive decay by holding it together and preventing breakage.<\/li>\n<li>After a root canal has been performed.<\/li>\n<li>Cosmetic purposes, change the shade, shape and color of natural teeth.<\/li>\n<li>To restore a dental implant.<\/li>\n<li>To fully cover and protect a tooth with a large existing restoration (filling).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Large amalgam restoration with fractured mesial lingual cusp.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Large existing amalgam restoration with recurrent dental caries. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-387\" src=\"https:\/\/bracesinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/large-amalgam-300x181.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bracesinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/large-amalgam-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bracesinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/large-amalgam.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-388\" src=\"https:\/\/bracesinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/crown-xray.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>What types of crowns are available?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Crowns can be fabricated from a variety of materials such as:<\/p>\n<p>Porcelain\/Ceramic; these are the most natural looking restorations.&nbsp; They are used mainly to restore anterior teeth with high translucency, however can be placed in the posterior as well.&nbsp; There are many types of porcelain used and it is usually doctor preference.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-389\" src=\"https:\/\/bracesinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/porcelain-crown-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bracesinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/porcelain-crown-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bracesinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/porcelain-crown.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>-Zirconia\/Bruxir; is ceramic crown containing metal ions. Zirconia is a derivative of zirconium silicate.&nbsp; It is extremely esthetic and has the strength and durability of a metal crown.<\/p>\n<p>-Porcelain fused to metal; Metal substructure provides added strength and is commonly chosen for posterior single unit crowns and bridges.&nbsp; Porcelain is then layered for cosmetic purposes on top of the metal.&nbsp; This allows the dentist to match the shade of adjacent teeth.&nbsp; Porcelain fused to metal restoration as not as translucent as all ceramic restorations.&nbsp; Many times the tooth or surrounding tissues will appear darker as a result of the metal substructure.&nbsp; Most common metals are Platinum, Gold, and Palladium.<\/p>\n<p>-Metal; these crowns have a high content of Gold, Platinum or Palladium with a combination of alloy filler metals.&nbsp; They provide the greatest strength, protecting against wear from biting forces in the posterior region.&nbsp; They are the least esthetic and usually are chosen to restore molars of the permanent dentition.<\/p>\n<p>-Stainless steel (usually for primary dentition); these crowns are prefabricated and modified chairside to cover the primary tooth.&nbsp; It is very cost- effective and can be completed in one visit.&nbsp; Stainless steel crowns can also be used as a temporary crown for the permanent dentition.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-390\" src=\"https:\/\/bracesinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/crown-types-300x226.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bracesinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/crown-types-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bracesinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/crown-types.jpg 739w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>-Composite Resin; is the least expensive material and break down over time. They do not contain metal, therefore can be matched to the adjacent teeth and are esthetically pleasing.<\/p>\n<p>-Acrylic resin; used for the fabrication of a provisional or temporary crown. These crowns are fabricated chairside by the dentist or dental auxiliary.&nbsp; They can be custom fabricated or prefabricated and are not suggested for long-term use.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Crown Procedure <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Typically, having a crown is a two appointment procedure, however there are some dentists that offer same day crowns.&nbsp; The procedures are very similar, except with same day crowns, there is no provisional crown fabricated. Many times, impressions are eliminated with a digital scan.<\/p>\n<p>First, the dentist will deliver anesthetic to the area and tooth being prepared.&nbsp; A preliminary impression is taken for the fabrication of your provisional crown.&nbsp; The dentist will then prepare your tooth, reducing the tooth and removing all dental caries.&nbsp; Sometimes, a buildup is necessary in order to provide enough solid structure for the crown.&nbsp; Once the preparation is complete, retraction of the surrounding tissue will take place with a soft-tissue laser, or by use of retraction cord.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-391\" src=\"https:\/\/bracesinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/crown-prep-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bracesinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/crown-prep-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bracesinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/crown-prep-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bracesinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/crown-prep-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bracesinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/crown-prep.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This allows the gingiva to be temporarily displaced, allowing a clean clear impression of your prepared tooth.&nbsp; The shade (color) of your tooth is recorded and the impression is sent to the lab for fabrication of your new crown,<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-392\" src=\"https:\/\/bracesinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/impression-300x218.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\"><\/p>\n<p>The dentist or dental auxiliary will fabricate your provisional crown and cement it temporarily while your permanent crown is fabricated.&nbsp; This takes on average 7-10 business days.&nbsp; At the second appointment, your temporary crown is removed and your permanent crown is cemented into place after your approval.&nbsp; Your crown should be treated just like your natural tooth with brushing and flossing to avoid recurrent dental caries.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-393\" src=\"https:\/\/bracesinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/crown-seat.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"274\" height=\"163\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a crown? 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