Function and indications of a dental crown

A crown is a physical prosthetic restoration that serves to restore the esthetics and function of the visible part of the tooth that has been affected. This type of restoration requires a preparation of the tooth by the dentist and a customized crown is made by a dental laboratory, which is positioned in the form of a cover on the tooth.

They can be made of different materials such as lithium disilicate or also called e-max, metal-porcelain or zirconium. The choice of the material to be used is determined by the dentist evaluating factors such as the patient's bite, the condition of the dental piece and the esthetic characteristics required according to the position of the dental piece and the process can take between 2 or 3 appointments.

A dental crown treatment is indicated when the tooth cannot be restored with a smaller treatment such as a resin or inlay either because of the lack of tooth structure or because it may compromise the longevity of the treatment.

Some of the affectations that the dental piece may have that may indicate the need for a dental crown are: Presence of an extensive carious lesion, wear or extensive dental fractures either by trauma or bruxism, after the realization of a root canal treatment, to rehabilitate a dental implant among others.

The durability over time of a dental crown in the patient's mouth will not only depend on the material with which it has been made, but will also depend mainly on the patient's care, having a proper oral hygiene, daily use of dental floss, mouthwash and regular visits every 6 months to the dentist where a cleaning, x-ray and control of the restoration can be performed.

If you want to know your oral health status and determine if you are a candidate for a dental crown treatment, you can request your assessment appointment at the dental clinic Sonrisa para Todos by calling 4010-3333 or writing to WhatsApp 7031-7979. For us it is a pleasure to serve you.