Crowns from £800
Dental crowns are simply a tooth-shaped cap that offers patients a way to rebuild broken or weakened teeth.
Crowns: Purpose, Procedure, Risks
Mostly used in cases of severe decay, crowns are often prescribed to restore the shape, size and strength of the tooth. New advances in crown technology have seen the treatment drastically improve. Patients can avoid unsightly dark lines and replace old crowns with natural-looking porcelain caps.
Now handcrafted by expert ceramists and dental technicians, crowns can be perfectly matched to other existing teeth. Made mostly from porcelain, dental crowns constructed from this material are strong, highly durable and natural-looking.
Here at Dorset Dental Implant Clinic, we specialise in restorative dentistry. Our dental staff are highly experienced and responsible for reconstructing and repairing hundreds of patient smiles.
Why would I need a crown?
Crowns can often be confused for veneers. However, the main differences between the two treatments are that a crown covers the whole tooth, and a veneer sits on the surface.
Dental crowns are often prescribed for patients who need to conceal and protect a weak tooth broken down from decay. In this case, crowns can also be used to keep a cracked tooth together.
Other situations include:
- To attach to a dental implant
- Secure dental bridges
Pros and cons of dental crowns
- Support teeth that have become damaged by decay
- Prevent any further decay
- Act as protective shield following root canal procedures
- Keep cracked teeth in position
- Improves the mouth’s appearance
- Require your existing tooth to be filed down for the crown to fit. This is an irreversible procedure that can cause sensitivity issues post-treatment.
- This sensation can be treated with special toothpaste which will reduce the feeling.
- The dental cement used to keep the crown in place can stain or erode over time.
More FAQs
Dental implants are a fast and durable option to replace missing teeth.
Surgically implanted into the jaw bone, the implant acts like an artificial tooth root, which after a period of osseointegration will hold a tooth-coloured crown.
The benefits of this surgery allow patients to have a fully restored smile that looks and feels just like natural teeth. More.
Dental crowns can last anywhere from five to 15 years.
How long it will last will depend on the aftercare steps you take.
Requiring no special maintenance, maintaining a good oral hygiene routine and visiting a hygienist regularly will help keep your crowns in a perfect location.
Crowns are a good idea in the cases where a tooth has a large crack, undergone a root canal or is very worn.
If it is purely for cosmetic reasons, veneers might be a better option for you. Crowns secured to implants are also a popular option.
Having a crown placed is not a painful experience, we can use anaesthetic or sedation to achieve only mild discomfort.
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