Crown and Bridge

Our natural teeth are made up of enamel, dentin and pulp. The portion of the tooth that is visible is the enamel. When the enamel cracks, decays, or is broken off, it is sometimes not possible to fill the tooth and a crown may be necessary. A crown covers the entire tooth and restores the tooth to its original size and shape.

First Appointment

It takes two or more appointments to restore your tooth with a pressed ceramic porcelain crown. At the first appointment, your tooth will be numbed with local anaesthesia so that you are comfortable and don't feel any pain.

Then the tooth is shaped with the dental drill to precise proportions. An impression is then taken to make a working stone model for the dental laboratory. During the time that the laboratory is creating your new porcelain crown, you will have a temporary crown in your mouth.

Second Appointment

At the next appointment, the temporary crown is removed, and the new crown is tried on to make sure it fits well. Your cosmetic dentist will then check your bite, make sure you can floss adequately, and check to be sure that the colour is a good match to adjacent teeth. If everything is correct, your dentist will bond or cement your new crown into place. There will usually be about 1 to 2 weeks in between appointments.