Crowns – what you need to know
Our crowns are crafted from materials including high-grade porcelain and ceramic, giving you a restoration of quality when decay or damage affects a tooth.
What you need to know
Why do crowns become necessary?
Crowns are a restorative solution for teeth that have suffered severe infection, decay or injury.
Your dentist may suggest protecting and restoring a tooth with a crown in the following scenarios:
- A tooth is weakened due to damage like cracks and severe chips.
- A historically weakened tooth that is severely worn down needs extra support.
- To support a tooth where a filling has worn down.
- To secure a dental bridge in place.
- To cover a misshapen tooth.
- To cover a severely discoloured tooth.
What to expect
Diagnosis and preparation
Your dentist will take digital X-rays to examine the roots of your teeth and the bone and carry out a full examination of your mouth, to see if decay has spread. Should your dentist find that there is an infection within the pulp (living tissues) of a tooth, root canal treatment may be needed before a crown is made and placed over the tooth.
Stabilising the health of the tooth
The decayed, damaged or infected part of the tooth is carefully removed by your dentist under local anaesthetic.
Preparing your tooth for the crown
The tooth is filed down to accommodate the thickness of your custom-made new crown (which will be matched to your natural tooth shade). We will provide you with a temporary crown while you wait for our partner dental laboratory to finish making your crown.
Making your crown
Digital impressions of your teeth are taken so that your bespoke crown is an exact match for your tooth in terms of shape and size.
Placing your crown
Your crown is placed under local anaesthetic, replacing your temporary crown. A strong dental cement is used, allowing you to chew without any obstacles.
