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A dental crown is a formed cap which covers either a single tooth or the entire set of teeth. It encases the whole surface of the tooth and parts above the gum line. Dental crowns function to improve a tooth’s appearance, as well as restore its original form and size. It is used to hold together broken teeth, cover dental implants and bridges, and protect weak teeth from further damage. There are different types of dental implants, which vary according to what material they are made of. Metal crowns are made of gold alloys or nickel, and are the strongest type of crowns. They are fairly durable and cause minimal damage to adjacent teeth. The only drawback of metal crowns is that their color cannot be made to look like that of natural teeth. Ceramic and porcelain crowns are the most natural-looking dental crowns, as their color can be made to exactly match your teeth’s color. However, ceramic and porcelain crowns are not as strong as metal crowns, and may bear down adjacent teeth. They are more suitable to cover front teeth, and for people who are allergic to metals. Resin crowns are the most inexpensive crown varieties, but are easily prone to damage. Dental crowns take usually two dental visits to be installed. On your initial dental visit, las vegas nevada dentists examines your teeth and gathers necessary x-rays to check its structure. The receiving tooth is fitted and filed along the surface and edges, to be able to accommodate the crown to be inserted. A plaster mold of your tooth will then be made to serve as a basis for the crown to be placed. Las vegas nevada dentists will then send your tooth’s mold to dental laboratories where the crown will be made. Your crown will be ready after two or three weeks. Until then, your dentist will insert a temporary crown to protect your tooth. It’s best to avoid chewy or sticky foods during this time, as temporary dental crowns may easily break. Also try to minimize using the tooth area with the temporary crown. During your second visit, las vegas nevada dentists will remove your temporary dental crown. They will also compare your permanent crown’s shade to the color of your teeth, and check if your permanent crown fits appropriately. Once all assessments are done the new crown is permanently cemented into place.
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