Dental Crowns

Dental Crowns Thornton

A dental crown may be suitable for patients who need a tooth extraction, have a root canal, or do not like the look of a cracked tooth.

Cosmetic dental crowns are designed to mimic natural teeth in colour, shape and bite. It will also blend with your other teeth in your mouth in terms of appearance, texture and even the mode of operation.

Your friends and even your close relatives are most unlikely to notice that you have a crown, as they will be impressed by the beauty of your smile instead.

What Are Crowns?

Crowns or caps are artificial covers for teeth with a root canal (very little of the natural crown of the tooth remains), damaged or fragile teeth, or teeth decayed beyond fillings. They are made from porcelain or ceramic material, and since they can be manufactured in different shades, they can be made to resemble the natural colour of the teeth. In most cases, it requires two appointments to place the crown.

At the initial visit, we shape the tooth to make the crown fit tightly over it as a glove. We then prepare an impression of the tooth so that the crown will fit in between the two adjacent teeth and the size and shape of the capped tooth. During this visit, we place a temporary crown on the tooth that will be used until the permanent crown is made.

We then fix the permanent crown during the second visit and check whether it is comfortable and that your bite is correct. That’s it!

Dental crowns can be constructed from a range of materials. Your dentist will discuss the material most appropriate for your situation. The cost of dental crowns does vary depending on the type of crown required. Your dentist can provide you with a fee estimate before completing any treatment.