Crown - Covering of a tooth

What is a crown?

Crown is a custom made covering that covers whole surface of a tooth. Crowns can be fabricated by different materials such as porcelain, metal, porcelain fused to metal.

How many visits do I need?

To put a crown on your tooth, the treatment may require minimum three visits.

1. On the first visit, we will diagnose and analyze your teeth.
2. During the second visit, tooth is prepared. During preparation we reduce about 2mm of tooth structure. After preparation an impression of the prepared tooth (measurement of tooth) is taken. The measurement is then sent to the dental laboratory to fabricate the crown.
3. The ready crown will come in about 3 days from laboratory which is then bonded to the tooth surface with the special bonding materials in your last visit.

What is the difference between metal and ceramic fused to metal crowns?

Both metal and ceramic crowns are equally good and highly used. However, many people prefer to have ceramic crowns rather than metal as porcelain crown match the exact tooth color. Ceramic crowns are the only choice while putting a crown in front teeth.

Do you also provide metal free crowns?

Yes, we also provide metal free crowns.

Will a crown fall off?

Crown may fall off in some rare instances. We may reuse that crown in some cases. So when you make appointment with us for a problem like this, do not forget to bring that crown with you.

What are the benefits?

1. A crown is strong and can look and feel exactly like a natural tooth. The colour and shape can be matched to your own teeth.
2. Crowns can also improve the appearance of misshapen or discoloured teeth. 

1. Case Report -Fracture of Anterior Teeth Restored by Crown
2. What to do following Crown & Bridge