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What do you mean by dental crowns?
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Dental
crown works like a cap which is tooth
shaped and is placed over the teeth. It
covers the teeth and restores its shape,
strength, size and moreover improves
ones appearance. Crown is cemented over
the gum line and it covers the whole
teeth making it completely invisible. |
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Why do we require dental crowns? |
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Dental
crowns have many uses such as:- |
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To
safeguard a weak teeth from
breaking |
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To
hold the parts of cracked
/chipped tooth |
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To
support and cover the teeth
which has a lot of filling and
the teeth is hardly left. |
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To
keep the dental bridges in place |
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To
cover discolored/ badly shaped
teeth |
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To
restore a broken tooth/
worn-down tooth |
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Crown covers a dental implant |
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What type of crowns is available?
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Crowns are
available in different materials such
as:- |
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METALS
In case of metal crowns less
teeth is reduced, and reduction
of adjacent teeth is minimum.
Such crowns are very strong and
do withstand chewing and biting
pressure. Metal crowns do not
crack or break. Alloy of gold,
palladium, nickel are used in
case of metal crowns .The only
drawback of metal crowns is the
color .These crowns are best
suited for out of sight teeth /
molars. |
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FUSION OF PORCELAIN AND METAL
These crowns can match
the color of the teeth. As
compared to metal crowns, more
wearing of teeth is required.
The porcelain may break /crack.
But such crowns look like
natural teeth. Sometimes the
metal placed under the crown is
visible at the gum line, hence
these crowns are suitable for
back/ front teeth. |
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ALL RESIN
These crowns are not so expensive but there are chances of wearing down
over time. |
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ALL PORCELAIN/CERAMIC
These crowns are best for the
front teeth and suitable for
people who are allergic to
metal. Though not so strong but
matches the color of the natural
teeth. |
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TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT CROWNS
Temporary crowns are made in the
dental clinic whereas the
permanent crowns are specially
made on orders in the
laboratory. Material used for
temporary crowns is stainless
steel or acrylic. Temporary
crowns can be used till the time
the permanent crown is ready.
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How long does the crown last?
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Dental
crowns have a life of say 5 -15 years
.One has to take extra care of the crown
.Biting nails, opening packets, chewing
hard things etc. are a few habits which
have to be corrected .Moreover brushing
teeth twice a day is a must and floss at
least one time in a day. |
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What problems can one face with crowns?
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Teeth may be sensitive to
hot/cold after the effect of
anesthesia is over. |
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There can be irregular bites
which results in pain.Such
problem occur when the crown is
placed too low / high. |
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Sometimes the cement under the
crown gets washed away and the
crown becomes loose.
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Hence
proper care should be taken and regular
dental checkups are required to maintain
a healthy dental structure. |
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