Dental Crowns: Aesthetics and function for damaged teeth.
What are dental crowns?
When a tooth is missing or significantly damaged, there are several dental treatment alternatives for its replacement that restore the integrity of the dental arch. Dental crowns are a prevalent choice because of their durability and natural appearance.
A dental crown, commonly known as a cap, is a fixed prosthesis that is placed over a tooth or implant. Its function is to restore the shape, size, and strength of the original tooth, thus improving its esthetics and functionality.
If you are considering replacing one or more teeth in a durable and esthetic way, we invite you to make an appointment with our specialized dentists at Turó Park Aesthetic. They will help you select the type of dental crown best suited to your needs and budget, offering options in metal-ceramic or pure ceramic, applicable to both natural roots and implants.
What you should know about treatment
- Duration of treatment: 15 minutes
- Recovery: 2 - 3 weeks
- Visible results: Immediate
- Effects: 6 - 18 months
- Anesthesia: Not necessary
- Price from: €250
Types of dental crowns and their advantages
The choice of material for your dental crown should be based on several factors, such as your priorities and the function of each tooth. Depending on your personal needs and expectations in terms of price, appearance, and durability, our esthetic dentists can help you select the right dental crown.
Porcelain-coated metal crowns are one of the most common restorative solutions in dentistry. These prostheses integrate a metal base that is then coated with porcelain, resulting in an esthetic and visually attractive finish. Its most notable advantages include a strong framework and remarkable longevity after placement on the tooth.
Porcelain crowns are possibly the most common crowns used in dentistry. They are easy to obtain, durable, and inexpensive. In addition, its appearance is very natural and translucent. With all-ceramic crowns, dark margins are avoided and the adjacent teeth can be imitated very naturally.
Benefits of dental crowns
Opting for a dental crown offers multiple advantages:
- Durability: Crowns are one of the most durable dental solutions, with a lifespan that can exceed fifteen years.
- Aesthetics: They are designed to replicate the original shape and color of your teeth, which allows you to restore or even improve your smile.
- Protection: They provide excellent protection for compromised teeth and are one of the best options available in restorative dentistry.
- Affordable cost: Generally, crowns are more economically priced compared to dental implants.
However, dental crowns are not without their disadvantages. One of the drawbacks is the need to file down the original tooth to adapt it to the crown, a process that is often irreversible. It is important to discuss all of these considerations with your dentist to fully understand the procedure and to ensure that the most appropriate decisions are made for your dental health.
At Turó Park Aesthetic, we are committed to your well-being before, during, and after the procedure, ensuring professionalism not only in the treatment but also on the road to recovery.
Dental Crowns Treatment step by step
Before beginning the process of placing a crown, your dentist will anesthetize both the tooth and the surrounding gum tissue to ensure that the procedure is as comfortable as possible for you.
With the area already anesthetized, the dentist begins filing the tooth to give it a new shape. The tooth is considerably reduced in size to make enough space for the dental crown and the cement that will fix it. Both the top and sides of the tooth are filed. This process is painless thanks to the local anesthesia, which keeps the area completely insensitive.
After filing the tooth, the dentist uses a paste or putty to create an accurate mold of the tooth. To guarantee your safety and the best quality results, we only collaborate with the best dental laboratories in Barcelona.
When your dentist has finished placing the dental crown, it will be firmly attached to the tooth. After the procedure and once the anesthesia has worn off, you may experience increased sensitivity in the treated tooth or slight pain in the nearby gums. However, any discomfort is usually mild and temporary, disappearing in a short time.
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Frequently asked questions about the treatment of dental crowns
While a dental implant replaces a complete tooth, including the root, a dental crown only replaces the visible and damaged part of the tooth. Dental implants are the most appropriate option for patients with significant damage or extensive decay requiring tooth extraction.
If properly maintained, a dental crown generally has an average life span of 5 to 15 years. However, with optimal care, it can last between 25 and 40 years. It is important to note that the duration will also depend on the specific characteristics of each person’s mouth.
In the case of single crowns, they should be cleaned in the same way as natural teeth, using a soft toothbrush or an electric toothbrush, followed by the use of dental floss or an interdental brush. For those who have dental bridges, it is advisable to use special dental floss or dental floss to eliminate the bacteria accumulated under the pontic of the tooth.