There are four main types:
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Dental crowns are prosthetic devices used to replace or restore your teeth. In the case of a tooth replacement, they are used to cover a dental implant. Dental crowns are effective in protecting teeth that have been damaged and preventing more damage and decay.
Damaged or missing teeth can make it difficult to eat. To restore optimum oral functioning, dental crowns help make chewing nutritious food like fresh fruits and vegetables easier.
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Porcelain bonded shell
Procera® Zirconia
What are dental crowns?
There are a number of situations that require a dental crown. A crown may be used to protect a weak tooth from decay, to cover and support a filling, to restore a broken tooth, to hold a dental bridge in place, to cover discoloured teeth or to cover an implant.
At Kew Dentistry, recommendations may involve avoiding sticky, chewy or hard foods, reducing use of the relevant side of the mouth, and taking particular brushing and flossing precautions. Your dentist will discuss individual recommendations at your appointment.
On the whole, no. However, make sure to maintain good oral hygiene practises, including brushing and flossing.
On average, dental crowns last 5-15 years. This may depend on oral hygiene, grinding or clenching, and other factors.
No it does not. This is why oral hygiene practises such as brushing and flossing are still very important.