If your tooth is damaged, weakened or flawed you may require a crown, often called a ‘cap.’ This acts as a protective shield, strengthening your tooth and restoring your smile.
A dental crown is custom-made by a dental laboratory to fit over the entire tooth, restoring the tooth to its original size, shape, and function, so that your tooth is fully functional.
Dental crowns can be made of a variety of different materials. Your dentist will take the time to discuss the available options to help you understand which is the right choice for you.
Why are crowns needed?
Large fillings that need support
Cover a misshapen tooth
Provide strength to a fractured or weak tooth
Anchor a dental bridge
Stabilise and protect teeth after a root canal
Cover a dental implant
Cosmetically enhance a stained smile
Will my dental crown be noticeable?
Here at Surbiton Dental, we take the time to ensure your new crown matches seamlessly with your surrounding teeth. It’s important that your crown should feel like a natural tooth leaving you able to smile with confidence.
On average, dental crowns last between 5 and 15 years. However, it can go up to 30 years depends on the amount of wear and tear the crown takes, how well you follow good oral hygiene practices.
Are dental crowns permanent?
Dental crowns are fixed prosthetic restorations that are permanently cemented on teeth that have cracked, extensively decayed, or otherwise been damaged.
How dental crowns are made?
They can be made from metals, porcelain, resin, ceramics and other materials.
Are dental crowns painful?
Getting a crown is usually not painful. If you’re experiencing discomfort around your crown, seek your dentist help immediately.
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