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Dental crowns have become a popular restorative treatment over the years due to their effectiveness in restoring compromised or vulnerable teeth. Working with a skilled tooth crown dentist from Dentiq Dental in Napier, New Zealand, is key to having a successful dental crown procedure.
Dr. Sundar Jagadeesan may recommend crown treatment to repair a fractured tooth, protect a tooth with a large filling, complete a root canal or conceal imperfections in visible teeth to improve your smile’s appearance. Getting a crown may seem complicated, but it’s fairly straightforward.
Here are the steps to successfully fitting a crown on your tooth:
Dr. Sundar will examine your tooth to confirm that a crown is the best treatment option. X-rays are taken to evaluate your condition and outline a treatment plan. If your tooth is infected or decayed, steps are taken to address these problems before proceeding with crown treatment.
Once dental issues have been addressed, we’ll prep your tooth for receiving a crown. This may entail reshaping or modifying your tooth structure to accommodate your crown. Jagged edges might be filed down, or compromised sections removed to ready the tooth for treatment. An extremely damaged tooth may need to be rebuilt before a crown can be placed. Prepping your tooth will ensure a comfortable, accurate fit.
Once your tooth is prepped, Dr. Sundar will take impressions or a mold of your tooth and nearby teeth to get accurate measurements for your crown. These impressions are sent to a lab where custom crowns are fabricated accurately and precisely. As it may take several weeks for your porcelain crown to be made, a temporary crown is placed to protect the tooth during this interim period.
Once your porcelain crown is ready, a second appointment is scheduled to have it fitted. Dr. Sundar will replace your temporary crown with your porcelain crown and make any adjustments to ensure a proper fit. Then, we’ll cement your crown in place permanently to restore your smile’s function and beauty.
Dr. Sundar will check your crown during biannual checkups and cleanings to confirm it’s in good health and working as it should. If we notice signs of undue wear and tear, we’ll offer tips on caring for your crown to extend its lifespan. With good oral care, porcelain crowns are extremely durable and can last up to 15 or more years. Be wary of eating hard foods as they can chip or crack a crown. Additionally, it helps prevent harmful behaviors like biting your nails, chewing on ice, and using your teeth as tools.
For quality, stress-free dental crown treatment in Napier, NZ, contact Dr. Sundar Jagadeesan from Dentiq Dental at 06 880 6161.