By Arthur Kezian
A dental crown is basically a tooth shaped cap which is placed over tooth. Dental porcelain crowns usually cover the teeth to restore their shape, size and strength. Crowns also help to regain the lost appeal of the tooth. Crowns are usually cemented into place and completely cover up the entire visible portion of the tooth.
What Are The Cases Which Demand The Use Of Dental Crowns?
Dental crowns may be used in the following circumstances:
- For holding a dental bridge in place
- For covering up discolored teeth
- For covering up dental implants
- For making cosmetic modifications
- For covering and supporting a tooth with a large filling
What Are The Different Types Of Crowns Available?
Porcelain Dental Crowns: These crowns can be color matched to your adjacent teeth. They look like normal teeth when implanted. They are perfect for restoration when the tooth is damaged severely or decayed. For fitting a porcelain dental crown, around 1-2 mm dimension all around the tooth and on top is removed. The remaining portion is strengthened and the remaining natural tooth structure is preserved. They cover all surfaces of the tooth and commonly used when there is a fracture in the tooth. They are also used to support a large filling especially when there is only a little part of tooth remaining. If you are looking for a porcelain crown Los Angeles dentist, you can avail the service of Dr. Kezian. He is an expert in this field of dentistry. Dr. Kezian and his experienced staff have been working in the area of dental care for several years now.
Stainless Steel Crowns: These are prefabricated crowns which are used on permanent teeth. This crown basically protects the teeth while a permanent crown made from a different material is installed on the teeth. Basically stainless steel crown are used to fit over a primary tooth in children. The crown will automatically fall off when a permanent tooth replaces the primary tooth. Stainless steel crowns are cost effective and not much care is required once it is installed.
Metal Crowns: These crowns are basically made using alloys of gold, palladium, chromium or nickel. Fewer modifications in the tooth structure are required with metal crowns. Tooth wear to opposing teeth is also minimal compared to other crowns. These crowns usually last for a long amount of time and withstand biting and chewing forces quite well. Metal crowns are more preferable for out-of-sight molars.
What Are The Steps Involved In Preparing A Tooth For A Crown?
Basically two visits to the dentist are required for preparing a tooth for a crown. First visit will be to examine and prepare the tooth for a crown installation. The second visit will be for the placement of the crown.
Examination and preparation for crown installation basically involves taking X-rays to understand the condition of the roots of the tooth receiving the crown. The dentist will also use the X-ray to study the condition of the surrounding bone. If the dentist diagnoses extensive decay or chances of infection, he will recommend a root canal prior to the installation of the crown. If there is no such issue, a temporary crown will be installed on the readied tooth to protect it until a permanent crown is made.
During the second visit, the temporary crown will be removed. Dentist will then check the fit and color of the newly made permanent crown. He will then use a local anesthetic to numb the tooth and the new crown will be cemented permanently.
But you are lucky! You have the option of a porcelain crown Los Angeles dentist! Dr. Kezian and staff have successfully performed hundreds of porcelain crowns installations.
Dr. Arthur A. Kezian DDS - 443 N. Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467-2777 http://www.drkezian.com