We cannot say it enough, but hygiene and oral care are necessary to maintain a healthy mouth and to have good general health. We have already mentioned dental crowns on our blog, but what is it exactly and what is their role?

Here is some information to enlighten you.

Dental crowns: what are they?

Dental crowns are fixed prostheses generally used to solidify a tooth. In some cases, crowns are placed over vital teeth (with a healthy pulp) but also and especially on dead teeth already treated with a root canal treatment).

There are mainly two kinds of crowns: ceramic or porcelain fused to metal (metal alloy covered with porcelain). Regardless of the position of the tooth, both types of crowns can be used. Sometimes placing a ceramic crown on front teeth is not possible due to contraindications. Dr. Nguyen will be able to analyze your situation and explain what is the best option for you.

Although the lifetime of a crown depends on the types of the materials, keep in mind that with good oral hygiene you can hope to keep them between 10 and 15 years.

Getting dental crowns: why?

As mentioned earlier, dental crowns help to strengthen the teeth and therefore allowing you to keep them longer. That being said, there are several situations where getting a crown is essential.

A dental crown can or should be placed when a tooth is weakened by:

• Significant decay
• Fracture
• A root canal
• To be part of a dental bridge or to cover a dental implant.

Note that the crown is also recommended when amalgam or resin shows less resistance or adhesion.

In addition to medical criteria, dental crowns can be used for aesthetic purposes and more particularly to cover deformed or discolored teeth over time.

Finally, know that by their characteristics and in particular their strength, their resistance and their stability; getting a dental crown allows the patient to regain normal chewing.

To summarize, the use of a dental crown is not only for medical reasons in that it is to keep teeth in your mouth longer but also for aesthetic reasons and comfort.

Do you have questions about getting dental crown for your dental condition? Contact us for more details.

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