How Are Crowns Done on the Front Teeth?

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I have never had crowns done and I am afraid to have it done. Can someone explain how it is done?

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD · Answer

Crowns are always done when a person is comfortable, which usually means a person is numb.  An impression of the tooth is taken to make a temporary and a shade is selected.  After you are numb, about 1/2 to 1 mm of tooth structure is removed all around the tooth.  An impression is taken and a temporary is created.  The second impression is sent to a lab to have the crown custom made.  At a second visit, the temporary is replaced with the new crown.
Sometimes CAD/CAM crowns can be made in a single visit.  Front teeth require skill and artistry to make them look lifelike, and a talented ceramist can make a front tooth look like its neighbors.

Michael Ayzin, DDS · Answer

Thank you for your question, I understand your concerns. I want to reassure you that it is a process that is fairly simple and can be painless for you. First, you and your dentist work together as a team to decide what your goals are. Once you and your dentist both agree on the look, shape, color, and type of porcelain (for front teeth) for your crown the process can begin. Usually pictures are taken of your face, smile, and teeth in order to achieve the best cosmetic results. Then an impression is taken of your teeth so that your dentist and the lab technician can have a model of your teeth. Once you and your dentist are ready to begin, whichever teeth in question will be prepared by the dentist so that they are ready for a crown. When your dentist is happy with how the teeth are prepared (all the decayed tooth structure is gone, tooth is now clean and has healthy structure, proper measurements and refinements have been made) then your dentist will take a final impression. After this, your dentist makes a nice-looking temporary crown which usually stays in place for 1-2 weeks while your permanent crown is being fabricated. The timeline for the wait of the permanent crown depends on the technology your dentist or lab technician takes advantage of and can achieve differing results; some crowns can be made in a few days, while others can be done as fast as the same day. When your dentist has the final permanent crown or crowns ready, you will come in and your dentist will replace your temporary crown and deliver your permanent crown. Then your dentist will make sure you are happy with the aesthetics, make sure your bite is correct, and the fit is perfect. Once these steps have been accomplished, you are now good to go! And with good at-home care and oral hygiene, your crowns can last you a very long time.

Kourosh Maddahi, DDS · Answer

Hi:Front crown are very similar to back crown.  The tooth is numbed, then prepared all around, impression is taken and a temporary is made to protect the tooth until the final crown comes back from the laboratory.Best,Dr. Maddahi

Elizabeth Jahanian, DDS · Answer

There are different kinds of crowns that can be used on front teeth that differ in material, esthetics, and cost.  The crown will be made of ceramic porcelain either with or without metal.  The dentist will anesthesize the area to make sure you are comfortable throughout the procedure.  The tooth will be reduced so a crown can be placed unto it and return the tooth to its proper anatomy and occlusion.  After the tooth is prepared, an impression of the tooth is taken and sent to the lab.  The shade of the crown will be chosen by you and your dentist for the closest match.  The lab will then fabricate the crown and send it back usually within two weeks to be cemented onto the tooth.  In the meantime, a temporary crown will be placed on your tooth.  Thank you, Dr. Elizabeth Jahanian.

Steven Cordoves, DDS · Answer

Crowns on your front teeth are done by removing approximately 1mm of tooth structure on every aspect of the tooth. After this is done an impression is taken or a 3D image and the tooth is made to fit over your own tooth. One of the most important things to do is see before and after pictures of your dentist restorative work. The most difficult thing to doing crowns on the front teeth is matching the color and shape of the the surrounding teeth.

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