Porcelain Crowns (Caps) in Fort Wayne
Patient educationPorcelain Crowns (Caps)
A crown (or cap) covers the entire tooth, restoring its shape and size. It protects and strengthens a tooth that can’t be restored with fillings or other restorations.
Why porcelain?
Of the several types of crowns, porcelain (tooth-colored) crowns are the most popular because they are made to match the shape, size and color of your natural teeth. They are highly durable and last many years, though like most restorations they may eventually need replacing.
- Broken or fractured teeth
- Cosmetic enhancement
- Decayed teeth
- Fractured fillings
- Large fillings
- Teeth with a root canal
What does getting a crown involve?
A crown usually takes two appointments. At the first, while the tooth is numb, the dentist removes any decay and shapes the tooth, then takes accurate molds (impressions) for your custom crown and a temporary one. The temporary is cemented on and your bite checked; it stays about two weeks while a dental laboratory makes your crown.
At the second visit the temporary is removed, the tooth cleaned, and your new crown placed with careful checks of spacing and bite. You’ll get care instructions, and regular dental visits let us check your new crown.
Crowns
A short video from the American Dental Association.
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New patients welcome
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