A dental crown is a type of oral fixture that is designed to cover the entire exterior of the tooth. This is done to serve as the natural structure of the tooth, typically in cases where the tooth has received significant damage or decay. At Whitby Smile Centre, we will be happy to help you out and discuss the procedures required for a dental crown and any alternatives that may be applicable in your situation.
The procedure of receiving a dental crown first involves our dentist in Whitby assessing the tooth to ensure that the remaining structure will be suitable to receive the new fixture. If you are a suitable candidate, your next appointment at Whitby Smile Centre will involve reducing 1-2 mm of the periphery of the tooth and then taking an impression which will be sent to a lab to create the crown. After about 2 weeks, you will be able to come in for a second appointment to cement the dental crown.
For more information on dental crowns, and what procedures may be suitable to you, feel free to contact Whitby Smile Centre today.
