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Cosmetic Dental Crowns - Cost and Information
What are Dental Crowns?
Dental crowns are artificial dental implants that fit over all or part of a tooth that is threatened by a cavity or other decay. They are bonded directly to the tooth using a powerful dental cement or other adhesive. The primary purpose of these implants is to strengthen teeth that are otherwise damaged, and the secondary benefit of dental crowns is that they can enhance the appearance of those affected teeth.
How do Dental Crowns work?
Dental crowns cover the damaged area of a tooth entirely, thereby preventing food particles and other potential irritants from entering into contact with the tooth. This isolates the cavity or other decay and prevents it from getting worse. It also helps to avoid pain that could occur when those food particles come into direct contact with a nerve ending in cases of extreme decay.
What the the advantages of Dental Crowns over similar treatments?
Dental crowns offer a number of advantages over alternative treatments to major tooth decay and large cavities. A crown can help to preserve the appearance of the teeth better than many other treatments, such as excision of the affected tooth. Crowns are considered to be highly effective at preventing further damage to the tooth when installed in the mouth correctly. Dental crowns are made out of durable materials that are unlikely to suffer from additional damage; most crowns are designed to last for 30 years or more, making them a good investment for long term dental health.
Who is a candidate for Dental Crowns?
In nearly all cases, dental crowns are put only on adult teeth that have grown into the mouth fully. Otherwise, dental crowns are used frequently in patients of all ages and health levels, although they are more commonly used for molars than teeth at the front of the mouth.
How is the procedure performed?
A crowning procedure will typically involve two major steps, each of which will be conducted during a separate trip to the dentist's office. During the first step, a molding of the tooth is made. This is often done with a special type of dentist's plaster. From the cast, a fitting is made to create the crown itself. This will be done before the patient returns to the dentist's office. Upon the patient's return, the crown is installed over the tooth in question using dental cement. In some cases, the tooth must be drilled down or altered slightly in order to accommodate the crown fitting over it.
What are the risks?
One of the primary risks of dental crowns is increased sensitivity to hot and cold foods and drinks. There may be certain instances where these items cause pain or discomfort. As with other dental procedures, there is some risk of infection if the post operative care is not dealt with properly. Dental crowns tend to be somewhat expensive, given the cost of the procedure itself and the high costs of the materials involved.
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