What are the procedures to fit Dental Crowns?
Þ Fitting a crown requires at least two appointments. During your first visit, the tooth is prepared for the crown, an impression or mold is made of the tooth, and a temporary crown is placed over the prepared tooth. At the subsequent visit, the temporary crown is removed and the final crown is fitted and adjusted and cemented into place. · 1. Before procedure – The dentist makes a first evaluation and makes an impression of the existing crown. The impression is used as the prototype for the new crown. · 2. Preparing the old tooth – The natural tooth is given minor preparation or adjustments to maximize the retention and esthetics of the crown. A temporary (transitional) crown (or bridge if multiple teeth were involved) is attached on your teeth. These plastic (acrylic) restorations are placed on teeth to protect them and the gum tissues between dental visits. The temporary cementing medium used is designed to allow the easy removal of the temporary at your next scheduled visit. · 3. P
