A crown, also called a 'cap,' is
a tooth-like restoration that is placed over a
prepared existing tooth to restore the function,
contour, appearance and strength of the damaged tooth.
Crowns serve to support the tooth when there is no
longer sufficient tooth structure left to place a
filling. Crowns may also be used to protect the
structure of a tooth that is fractured, broken, or has
had root canal treatment.
The tooth is prepared, impressions are taken
and a temporary crown is placed. The impression is sent
to the lab to fabricate the crown. The lab returns the
completed crown to the dentist approximately two to
three weeks later. The temporary crown is removed and
the permanent crown is placed.
Crowns function and
feel like your natural teeth and their care should be
the same which includes brushing, flossing and routine
dental cleanings and
examinations.
Same
Day Crowns/Cerec - NOTE: If a Cerec Crown is made
the procedure outlined above will change as Cerec Crowns
are made in one visit. Please see our section under
"Cerec" for more
information.
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and Implant Dentistry 3909 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach,
FL 34217 (941) 778-2204 Cosmetic Dentist serving Bradenton, Holmes Beach, Anna
Maria Island, Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key and
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A crown, also called a 'cap,' is
a tooth-like restoration that is placed over a
prepared existing tooth to restore the function,
contour, appearance and strength of the damaged tooth.
Crowns serve to support the tooth when there is no
longer sufficient tooth structure left to place a
filling. Crowns may also be used to protect the
structure of a tooth that is fractured, broken, or has
had root canal treatment.
The tooth is prepared, impressions are taken
and a temporary crown is placed. The impression is sent
to the lab to fabricate the crown. The lab returns the
completed crown to the dentist approximately two to
three weeks later. The temporary crown is removed and
the permanent crown is placed.
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