Dental crown placed on a trimmed natural tooth.

What Are Dental Crowns?

Dental Crowns are fixtures (or caps) that are used to restore the damaged visible parts of the tooth. It is one of the methods used for restoring damaged or missing teeth. Dental crowns are usually made out of zirconium or porcelain that is fused to metal (PFM).

When Are Dental Crowns Needed?

Dental Crowns are used when teeth cannot be restored by using traditional fillings and filling materials. They help:

Restore the form
Functioning capabilities
Aesthetics of the tooth
Improve the strength of a tooth

Protect the underlying tooth
Keep a dental bridge in place
Cover the top part of a dental implant
Provide a more natural tooth like functionality

What Is The Dental Crown Procedure?

1. During your first visit at our clinics, our dental experts will take an X-ray of the tooth that requires Dental Crown treatment. In some cases, Root Canal Treatment could be required before dental crown treatment can be performed.
2. Dental Crown procedure begins by anaesthetising the gum tissues surrounding the tooth that requires treatment. The tooth is then filed along the sides and the surfaces to create a proper shape for the placement of the dental crown.
3. As soon as the tooth has been reshaped, our dentists will take an impression of the tooth. This impression will then be sent to our dental laboratory where within 2 weeks a dental crown will be created just for you. A temporary crown will be provided to protect the filed tooth and to cover the visible gaps, while our experts create your dental crown.
4. At your next visit at our clinics you will receive a permanent crown. Our dentists will remove the temporary crown and fit the permanent one. If the crown fits well, matches the shape and colour of the other teeth, it will then be cemented.

Dental Crowns Procedure

What About Dental Crown After Care?

Teeth that have dental crowns usually do not require additional dental care, however, dental crowns do not completely provide protection to the underlying teeth. Bad oral hygiene can cause infections and gum diseases, therefore, brushing and flossing regularly is essential.