Dental Crowns in Pembroke, ON

What Are Dental Crowns?

Dental crowns are custom-made caps placed over damaged or decayed teeth, restoring their shape, size, and strength. These crowns cover the entire visible portion of the tooth above the gum line. Dr. Munro customizes dental crown restorations to match natural teeth, ensuring a seamless fit. 

Types of Dental Crowns at Parkview Dental

Thanks to advancements in technology and dental practices, we’re proud to offer metal-free crowns just as strong as their metal counterparts. We’ll personalize your crown to fit the shape, size, and color of your tooth for a complete, beautiful smile.

Benefits of Dental Crowns

Dental crowns offer a range of benefits, making them a popular choice for restorative and cosmetic dental procedures. Some of the key advantages of dental crowns include:

• Restoration of Tooth Functionality: Dental crowns strengthen weakened or damaged teeth, allowing you to bite and chew comfortably.
• Enhanced Appearance: With their natural-looking materials, crowns can improve the appearance of discolored or misshapen teeth, enhancing your smile’s aesthetics.
• Protection for Weak Teeth: Crowns provide a protective layer for teeth that are cracked, broken, or otherwise vulnerable, preventing further damage.
• Long-Lasting Solution: Dental crowns, when cared for properly, can last for many years, providing a durable and reliable dental restoration.

What Can Dental Crowns Fix?

Some common dental problems that can be fixed with crowns include:

• Decayed Teeth: Crowns can cover and protect decayed teeth, restoring their functionality and appearance.
• Broken or Chipped Teeth: Crowns can repair and strengthen teeth that have suffered fractures, chips, or other types of damage.
• Discolored or Stained Teeth: Crowns can cover severely discolored or stained teeth, improving their color and overall appearance.
• Misshapen or Misaligned Teeth: Crowns can be used to reshape teeth and make teeth look better aligned, improving the overall symmetry and harmony of your smile.
• Large Fillings: Crowns are often recommended to support and protect teeth with large fillings, preventing further damage.

The Dental Crown Process

Consultation and Examination

During the initial visit, you will meet with Dr. Munro for a comprehensive consultation and examination. This step allows the dentist to evaluate your dental condition, discuss your concerns, and determine whether a dental crown is the best treatment option. 

Tooth Preparation

Once it is determined that a dental crown is the appropriate treatment, the tooth receiving the crown will be prepared. This process involves removing any decay or damage from the tooth to create a stable foundation for the crown. Dr. Munro will carefully shape the tooth to accommodate the crown, ensuring a proper fit and alignment.

Impressions

Precise impressions of the prepared tooth will be taken. These impressions are essential for creating a custom-made crown that fits perfectly in your mouth. The impressions will be sent to a dental laboratory where skilled technicians will craft your crown with great attention to detail and accuracy.

Temporary Crown

While your permanent crown is being fabricated at the dental laboratory, a temporary crown will be placed over the prepared tooth. The temporary crown serves to protect the tooth and maintain its appearance while you wait for the permanent crown.

Crown Placement

Once the permanent crown is ready, which usually takes a couple of weeks, you will return to Parkview Dental for the second visit. Dr. Munro will remove the temporary crown and carefully bond the permanent crown in place using dental cement. This ensures a secure and long-lasting fit.

Final Adjustments

With the crown in place, Dr. Munro will check its fit and appearance. Any necessary adjustments will be made to ensure the crown aligns perfectly with your bite and looks natural alongside your surrounding teeth. The goal is to achieve optimal comfort and aesthetics.