DENTAL CROWNS

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 Dental crowns (or tooth crowns) are basically prosthetic axed devices adjusting into  existing teeth or implants by a prosthodontist or a dentist. Crowns or caps cover and restore a damaged/broken tooth or implant. Besides strengthening the tooth, a crown improves the appearance, shape or alignment of your tooth. A crown can also be placed on top of an implant to provide a functional tooth-like shape and structure. When is a dental crown needed? You may need to get a crown if: 

• You’ve had a root canal therapy,

 • You had a ling long time ago and it has fallen out,

 • Your led tooth needs support,

 • You have a weak tooth which needs to be protected from fracturing, 

• You have a discolored or misshaped tooth,

 • Your tooth is cracked, damaged or broken due to decay or some other reasons, • You want to attach a bridge, or You’ve got a dental implant which needs a crown placement. 

 How is a dental crown done in Egypt? 

 At first, the dentist applies local anesthesia to the underlying gum of the damaged tooth. Then, the tooth shall be prepared to receive the crown. To this end, the dentist may le down and rub the tooth to prepare it for the crown placement. If the cavity or decay does not leave any structure to be covered, the dentist will create a crown base first. After the tooth is ready, the dentist makes an impression of it. The impression is used for creating a suitable crown. After this session (after 2-3 days), you’ll receive the crown. In this step, the crown will be placed and cemented on top of your tooth. Typically, you will get the crown within 2 sessions. Every session takes about 1-2 hours. For the whole procedure, you’ll need to stay in the country for about 3 days. 

 Different types of dental crowns  

 With the many advantages of a crown, you may choose to get a crown but wonder what type of dental crown would work better for you. So, here are the different types of crowns and their advantages: 

 Porcelain or ceramic crowns 

 These crowns can be matched perfectly to the color of your natural teeth. So, they are used when a front tooth is damaged. 

 Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns

 Porcelain bonded to a metal shell is a great option when both the strength and beauty are desired. These crowns provide more strength compared to that of a porcelain crown. 

 Resin crowns  

 Although the low price of resin crowns may catch your eyes, you need to know that resin is prone to fracture and decay. So, they will wear down as time goes by. 

 Crowns made of gold or metal alloys 

 Dental crowns recovery 

 There’s a short period of recovery after getting a tooth crown. You’ll feel numbness around your tooth for some hours after the placement. You may experience some degree of pain and discomfort for a few days following the procedure. There’s sometimes bruising and swelling at the acted spot. Irritation is also normal. All these signs will subside within a few days or a week. 

 Things to do after getting teeth crowns 

 You should avoid chewing hard foods, like ice or other hard objects to prevent damage to your new crown. Do not open nuts like pistachio with your teeth especially when you have crowns on implants. You should keep your gums and teeth healthy by brushing them with outride toothpaste three times or twice a day and lossing them almost daily. For doing the checkup and other professional services you need to see your dentist regularly. 

 How long does dental crown last? 

 Crowns will last for a long time (more than 15 years). In some rare occasions, they may get loose or fall out of the position. The most important thing you need to consider to prevent this problem is to have good oral hygiene.