Crown in dental surgery refers to a tooth structure that is fitted above the gum line to repair a broken tooth, protect a weak tooth, to fit a replacing tooth or to adjust the looks caused due to an unattractive tooth. The crown is a cap on a damaged tooth and is cemented to a titanium dental implant.
Performed by a dental surgeon or a dentist, a crown is a dental surgery that can be done on a single tooth or many teeth, depending on the requirements. If your tooth is broken because of an accident or you have a tooth decay, the dentist may perform a dental crown surgery (lengthening) before repairing the damaged/decayed tooth. At Howick Dental Surgery in Auckland the dentists are skilled enough to perform same day crowning on tooth. Crowning surgery must be done meticulously and with care because the crown is needed to fit on such a tiny foundation and it should be properly fitted and should not look ill-fitting. Further, there should not be any irritation. Chronic inflammation and further tooth decay. We at Howick Dental Surgery, give proper care along with treatment to make you smile.
Benefits of Dental Crowns:
Besides, protecting a damaged tooth, strengthening a damaged /decayed tooth, preventing a weak tooth from breaking, dental crowns have other benefits, too.
- Give support to a tooth with a filling that has been much worn out
- Holds a dental bridge in place
- Covers a discolored tooth (with a cap)
- Restores a tooth that is broken or damaged severely
- Restores a dental implant
- Used in cosmetic surgery to make your smile beautiful
Taking care:
It is seen that dental crowns, on an average last for 10-15 years. However, the life span depends on the wear and tear and how good you take care of dental crowns. Certain restrictions, as suggested by your crown dentists must be maintained so as to make your dental crowns last long. It must be remembered that crowning does not mean the tooth is protected from tooth decay or other types of dental diseases. You need to take of the dental crowns- like brushing twice a day and flossing once a day. It’s better to use an anti-bacterial mouth rinse and visit to a dentist regularly is a must.
Dental surgeons and specialists at Howick dental Surgery in Auckland guide you with the right procedure and help you with same day dental crowning at an affordable price.
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