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A crown may be recommended for a tooth that has been weakened by decay,
fracture or failure of a large, previous restoration. The advantages of a
crown are derived from its more desirable physical properties. A
crown can provide the strength necessary to withstand chewing forces. A
crown can return the tooth to its original and natural size and shape.
The construction of a crown is very precise and generally requires at
least two visits. During the first visit, the damaged tooth is prepared to
accept the crown. An impression is taken and a temporary crown is put in
place. At the second visit, the temporary crown is removed and the
permanent crown is then cemented onto the the prepared tooth.
In the course of your dental treatment when the temporary crown is
placed, it will require special care. The following instructions are
advised:
- If your gums are irritated from the recent dental treatment, rinse
with warm salt water.
- Avoid hard or sticky foods as they may dislodge the temporary
restoration.
- Do not floss around the temporary restoration.
- Use gentle brushing strokes in the area of the temporary
restoration.
- If the temporary restoration be comes dislodged or if the bite does
not feel normal, contact our office as soon as possible.
With temporary restorations, it is normal to have some sensitivity to
thermal changes and sweets. Should sensitivity increase in intensity,
please contact our office.
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