A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that restores decayed, broken, weakened, or worn-down teeth. It covers over and protects the whole tooth, restoring the tooth to its original shape, size, and strength while improving its appearance.
Who needs a dental crown?
Dentists may advice you to get dental crowns in the following situations:
Protect a weak tooth
Restore a broken tooth or a worn-down tooth
Cover and support a tooth with a large filling
Hold a dental bridge in place
Cover discolored teeth
Strengthen root canal treated teeth
Cover a dental implant
Cosmetic modification
A cracked tooth
What are types of dental crowns?
At Jasbir Dental Specialist Melaka, we provide a variety of dental crowns that are made from a wide range of materials
Materials
Zirconia Crowns
Ceramic Crowns
Porcelain Fused Metal Crowns
Metal Crowns
What happens during a dental crown procedure?
The procedure for a dental crown usually requires two visits to the dentist. The first step involves examining and preparing the tooth, the second visit involves placement of the permanent crown.
First Visit
Second Visit
Technology we use to do dental crowns
At Jasbir Dental Specialist Melaka, we use the latest dental technologies to provide quality, comfort, and efficiency in our treatment. Our clinic does dental crowns using technology such as dental scanners, digital X-rays, dental microscope, and dental laser (if required).
What are the benefits of crowns?
The most notable advantage of a dental crown is that it can prolong the life of a natural tooth.
Specifically crowns can:
Treat worn, broken, cracked, or decayed teeth
Improve chewing function
Enhance your appearance
What are the drawbacks of crowns?
Crowns also have their fair share of disadvantages such as:
Requires some removal of natural tooth
May cause teeth sensitivity, especially in the first weeks after placement.
Can break or fracture over time
Natural teeth below the crown can decay if not taken care of properly
Aftercare of Crowns
Proper care and maintenance help keep your crown in good condition. Here are a few aftercare tips to take care of your crown:
Brush your teeth at least twice a day using a fluoride toothpaste and soft-bristled toothbrush
Floss between your teeth once every day
Use an antibacterial mouthwash to keep dental plaque and harmful bacteria at bay.
Avoid extremely hard, crunchy, or chewy food.
If you grind or clench your teeth (bruxism), we will need to customize a mouth guard for you
On average, dental crowns can last between 5 to 15 years depending on your personal lifestyle, physical habits, oral hygiene practices, and the durability of the dental crown.
The process of getting a dental crown is not known to be painful at all. Your dentist will numb your mouth for the parts of the procedure that might be painful.
Whether you have a temporary or permanent crown, there are foods you should avoid, including ice cubes, extremely hard nuts, popcorn, and super sticky food like taffy and caramels.
