Crowns on natural teeth
Restoring a damaged or weakened natural tooth with a custom crown. Material selection considers remaining tooth structure, the bite and aesthetic requirements.
About Service
A crown covers a prepared tooth and restores its external shape. It may be appropriate for extensive damage where a smaller restoration is unsuitable.
The catalogue includes E.max ceramic, zirconia and porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns. Preparation may involve dental treatment, a model and a temporary crown.
What the treatment or procedure involves
- Tooth assessment and material selection.
- Preparation and an impression or scan.
- Fabrication, try-in and placement.
Important considerations
- A crown requires irreversible preparation of tooth tissue.
- Sensitivity, chipping, loosening and eventual replacement are possible.
Information helps prepare for a consultation and does not replace an individual diagnosis. The dentist determines the procedure, materials and timing after assessment.
Service Types
E.max ceramic crowns
A metal-free ceramic crown for restoring tooth shape and appearance. The specific material within the E.max family and fabrication method are selected for the clinical situation.
Zirconia crowns
A crown made from zirconium-dioxide ceramic to restore a tooth. Its suitability depends on tooth condition and the restorative plan.
Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns
A crown with a metal substructure and porcelain coating for a damaged tooth. Material and shade selection considers the clinical conditions.
Indications
- An extensively damaged or weakened tooth that can be retained.
- A need to protect and restore the tooth after clinical assessment.
Contraindications
- Insufficient restorable tooth structure or an unsuitable supporting tooth requires an individual assessment.
- Active decay, infection or gum disease may need treatment before the final restoration.
- Confirmed sensitivity to a proposed material calls for an alternative material.
Advantages
- Restoration of tooth shape and chewing function.
- Material and shade selection.
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