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Dental crown: description, types

Unfortunately, many people put off going to the dentist for fear of pain or other reasons. Advanced tooth decay and other dental problems often lead to partial or complete destruction of a tooth. However, modern dentistry can find a way out of any situation. One way to restore destroyed teeth is to install crowns. What is it? Experts of the “Dent-House” clinic of family dentistry in Odessa will tell you in detail.

What is a dental crown

A crown is a type of dental reconstruction. The crown itself is a fixed denture that imitates the missing part of the tooth. It is attached to the tooth with a special solution and reliably protects it from further damage.

Placement of a crown is indicated in several cases:

• when a conventional filling is not possible (the tooth is more than 50 per cent destroyed);

• the tooth is damaged due to trauma;

• the enamel’s too worn off;

•  the tooth is not aesthetically pleasing in colour, size or shape.

With the help of a crown it is possible to eliminate the absence of one or even several teeth (in this case, a bridge structure is placed, which is attached to the neighbouring teeth), as well as to eliminate tooth mobility.

Crowns are made in special labs strictly based on the patient’s impressions. The result is a beautiful smile and full functionality of the jaw.

A crown is placed on a living tooth (if the pulp is preserved) and on a dead tooth (when the pulp and nerves are not present). The enamel must be sharpened beforehand, so the procedure is performed under local anaesthesia or anaesthesia to reduce pain.

Types of dental crowns: their advantages and disadvantages

There are several types of crowns used in modern dentistry:

1. Metal. The most budget-friendly, but impractical option. Such crowns are unaesthetic and oxidise over time. However, the price of these crowns is minimal.
2. Aluminium oxide crowns. More aesthetically pleasing than the previous version, but just as strong.
3. Metal-plastic. The variant is very similar to the previous one – the only difference is the material.
4. Ceramic. Such dental crowns are aesthetic – they do not look different from enamel. However, the design cannot withstand serious load. Therefore, such crowns are not placed on chewing teeth and are not used for bridges. The service life is about 5 years.
5. Zirconium. A very good option – does not cause allergies, at the same time strong and looks quite natural. Zirconium crowns can withstand any load and protect the tooth from further destruction. The patient can wear such prostheses for up to 20 years. However, the price of these crowns is quite high.
6. Metal-ceramic. This is one of the budget options – it looks more natural, lasts up to 10 years and is affordable. However, there are disadvantages. Teeth for such a crown must be heavily trimmed. Therefore, mostly metal-ceramic crowns are used for bridges.

In the past, dentists used to place metal crowns in most cases, which the past generation remembers very well. However, now they are practically a thing of the past – they have been replaced by more aesthetic and functional materials. In our clinic you can choose any material, but it is better to listen to the dentist’s recommendations.

Stages of prosthetics with dental crowns

The procedure of crown placement is carried out in several steps:

1. Consultation with a doctor.
2. Sanitation of the oral cavity. It is obligatory to treat caries, remove stones and plaque.
3. Depulping the tooth and filling the canals. This is not an obligatory procedure – it is carried out depending on the condition of the tooth.
4. Tooth grinding. The doctor needs to shape the enamel using a drill so that the crown fits snugly and does not cause discomfort.
5. Making an impression. The dentist takes an impression of the desired area and sends it to a dental laboratory. The crown will be made there.
6. Fitting and wearing of the trial crown. The dentist tries the crown on the tooth. If there is no discomfort, the denture is fixed on temporary cement and then a permanent denture is made.
7. Placement of a permanent crown. After 2-4 weeks, the patient is fitted with a permanent denture. It is fixed with special dental cement.

The installation process can take anywhere from 5 days to several weeks – depending on the individual patient.

Note that not all patients can be fitted with crowns. The procedure should be postponed during pregnancy, as well as patients under 16 years of age. It is not recommended to install crowns in thin tooth walls, bite abnormalities, allergies to product components, advanced stages of periodontal disease.

Advantages of contacting the Dent-House Family Dentistry Clinic

Looking for a good dentistry in Odessa? Turn to the clinic “Dent-House”. This is a family dentistry with many years of experience, high-class specialists, exceptional quality of services. Advantages of co-operation with us:

1. A wide range of services. In our dental clinic you can not only install crowns, but also cure tooth decay, whiten teeth, put braces and veneers, extract teeth. We also pay special attention to children’s dentistry and psycho-emotional adaptation of young patients.
2. Family-centred approach. In our clinic, we often host the whole family at the same time, solving completely different dental problems. The clinic has 11 offices and a staff of 21 doctors. You will always be able to find “your” doctor.
3. Individualised approach. We prepare a preliminary treatment plan for each patient.
4. Professional equipment. We use only innovative technologies and certified equipment in our work.
5. High-class specialists. All our doctors are professionals with extensive experience, which is confirmed by numerous certificates, diplomas and, most importantly, by satisfied and grateful patients.
6. Sterility. We use the latest equipment to sterilise instruments and regularly disinfect the clinic.
7. Loyalty programme. You can adjust the price of treatment to your capabilities by selecting materials of a certain price segment. We also offer seasonal promotions.
8. Interior. The clinic of family dentistry “Dent-House” in Odessa is a building with a cosy and modern interior. Each dental office is decorated thematically. Also at your service is a foyer, a separate patio, a recreation area.

We invite you to see for yourself the advantages of working with us!

How much does it cost to install crowns in Odessa?

It is difficult to say unequivocally how much it costs to install crowns in Odessa, as each clinic has its own pricing policy. Specialists of family dentistry “Dent-House” calculate each case individually. The price depends on the preliminary preparation (cavity sanation), material and the amount of work.

You can find out the approximate cost of treatment from the receptionist. Call the phone numbers listed in the “contacts” section and make an appointment for a consultation or appointment at any convenient time. Explore the site in more detail – find out prices, read reviews and other useful information.