The process of installing a crown takes 2-3 visits to the dentist. On the first visit the tooth will be reshaped by filing down the enamel so that the crown can be placed over it. You will be given a local anesthetic before this part of the procedure so that you do not experience any discomfort. Once the tooth has been reshaped, a mold will be taken of that tooth and the surrounding teeth. This mold will be sent to a dental lab so that your new crown can be made so that it fits in the spot created for it and looks the same relative to the surrounding teeth. Before leaving, your dentist will fit you with a temporary crown until your permanent crown is ready.
The crown takes about 2-3 weeks to be returned to your dentist. At this time you will have another appointment to place and fit the permanent crown. You will again have a local anesthetic to numb the area and the tooth will be placed using a cement to ensure the tooth sets in place. When you look in the mirror, you will see your old smile back. Crowns are durable and will usually last about 10-15 years. You should care for it as you would any of your other teeth with regular brushing and flossing. Call us today if you would like to learn more about how crowns can help restore your smile.
<strong>Instructions for Temporary Restoration</strong></font></p>
<p><font size="3">You have just had the preparation for a crown and are wearing a temporary. The temporary has been cemented with a medicated provisional cement. Care should be taken as temporaries are made to come out easily. Brushing should be gentle but thorough and flossing should be minimized to just inserting the floss, cleaning the teeth, and then pulling the floss out through the side. Sticky, chewy food should be avoided.</font></p>
<p><font size="3">You may experience some discomfort in this tooth as a result of the procedure. <br>
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<p><font size="3">It is normal to feel:</font></p>
<p><font size="3"> -temperature sensitivity that does not linger</font></p>
<p><font size="3"> -chewing and flossing sensitivity that does not last for more than a few seconds</font></p>
<p><font size="3"> -sensitivity at the anesthetic site for a few days</font></p>
<p><font size="3">Please call us if you experience:</font></p>
<p><font size="3"> -temperature sensitivity that lasts for more than ten seconds</font></p>
<p><font size="3"> -pain that occurs on it's own, spontaneously</font></p>
<p><font size="3"> -the temporary touching the opposite tooth too soon</font></p>
<p><font size="3"> -the temporary loosening or falling off</font></p>
<p><font size="3">Please return for the next scheduled appointment as prolonged interruptions or delays can jeopardize treatment success
Instructions for Temporary Restoration
You have just had the preparation for a crown and are wearing a temporary. The temporary has been cemented with a medicated provisional cement. Care should be taken as temporaries are made to come out easily. Brushing should be gentle but thorough and flossing should be minimized to just inserting the floss, cleaning the teeth, and then pulling the floss out through the side. Sticky, chewy food should be avoided.
You may experience some discomfort in this tooth as a result of the procedure.
It is normal to feel:
-temperature sensitivity that does not linger
-chewing and flossing sensitivity that does not last for more than a few seconds
-sensitivity at the anesthetic site for a few days
Please call us if you experience:
-temperature sensitivity that lasts for more than ten seconds
-pain that occurs on it's own, spontaneously
-the temporary touching the opposite tooth too soon
-the temporary loosening or falling off
Please return for the next scheduled appointment as prolonged interruptions or delays can jeopardize treatment success
