A few X-rays may be required so as to check the roots, crowns and the surrounding bone tissue. In the case of any risky infection or injury a root canal treatment operation must be performed. Before making a crown the dentist numbs the tooth and gum tissues around the tooth. Substantially, the tooth receiving the crown is filed on the chewing surface and side to create room for the crown.
The type of crown used depends on the amount of teeth removed, for example, all-metal crowns are thinner and require a lesser tooth structure. After reshaping the tooth, the dentist uses paste so as to make an impression of the tooth both above and below, this is done to ensure that the crown will not affect your bite.
The dentist removes the temporary crown so as to check the fit and colour of the permanent crown. A local anaesthetic is used to numb the tooth before cementing the new crown in place.
Usually made of stainless steel, or all metal such as gold or another alloy, porcelain-fused-to-metal, resin, or ceramic.
Mainly prefabricated and are used on permanent teeth for temporary measures. The crowns protect the teeth, and they are made of another material, for instance, most children’s teeth require a stainless steel crown.
Additionally, crowns can be made of gold alloy, palladium, nickel or chromium. Consequently, metal crowns usually withstand biting and chewing, and they do not crack and chip easily. One of its drawbacks is the strong metallic colour; it draws a lot of attention.
They are usually made to match the colour of your teeth and made of metal or resin crowns. The porcelain portion easily chips and breaks off, they look like normal teeth; however, the metal incorporated in it shows a dark line at the gum line.
Comparatively, they are less expensive as compared to other teeth crown type. Its drawback is that they wear down and fracture easily than porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns.
They provide good colour coverage and are most suitable for people who might be having metal allergies, but they are not as strong as compared to the other crowns.