A crown is replacement for the enamel, the outer
layer of the tooth. A crown is used when the enamel is broken, stained,
misaligned or weak. The crown, or cap,
provides strength and protection for the underlying tooth.
Crowns used to be made of metal alloy, porcelain, or
a combination of both. Modern crowns are usually made from high strength, tooth
colored ceramic. See our video for a
demonstration of their strength- search YouTube for "Doctor Adrian crown
strength.”
The procedure takes two appointments. First the
tooth is shaped and an impression and temporary are made. In 3 weeks we place
the final crown.
How long a crown lasts depends on 3 factors:
How
good is the dentist
How
good is the lab
How
good does the patient take care of it
A case of a cracked tooth. Biting caused pain.
The light makes the cracks more apparent
The ceramic crown
