Crowns, sometimes referred to as caps, are a form of artificial restoration, which are specifically designed to improve the appearance and functionality of damaged teeth. A crown is fitted on top the problematic tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape of a natural tooth.
Crowns can also be used to change the shape of teeth to correct minor irregularities in the alignment of your teeth, or change the colour.
Constructing a crown is a precise procedure and usually requires at least two visits. During the first visit, the damaged tooth is prepared to accept the crown. It may be necessary to replace a damaged part of the tooth with a core first.
To capture precise details for your customised crown, we take impressions of your teeth during this visit. These impressions are then sent off to a specialised dental lab, where experienced technicians craft your unique crown with utmost precision. Alternatively, cutting-edge scanning technology may be employed for a digital approach.
To protect the prepared tooth while your permanent crown is being created, a temporary crown is often placed. In the subsequent visit, the carefully crafted permanent crown is expertly attached, completing the restoration process.