Crowns

What is a crown?

A crown is a full coverage restoration. When damage to a tooth is so extensive that more than half of it or important parts of it are missing through decay or damage, a crown is indicated. A crown covers the whole surface of the tooth above the gum and is accurately modelled to resemble the shape of the undamaged tooth. How closely this “false tooth” resembles the original tooth, depends upon the quality of crown you choose. Remember at Aesthetique, you are in control of your treatment.
 Crown Schematics
How can crowns benefit me?

As well as using crowns to repair damage to teeth, crowns can also be used in cosmetic dentistry. Crowns are versatile and elegant solutions to poor cosmetics. Crowns can:
  • Change the colour
  • Change the inclination (tilt)
  • Change the rotation (twist)
  • Correct crooked teeth
  • Change the size
  • Change the shape
  • Mask imperfections of your teeth.
 Crowns
text “When doing multiple crowns together, smiles can
be designed and constructed to your requirements”

Procedure and visit structure

1. Inspection, examination, X-rays, photographs, consultation.
2. Preparation. The tooth is carefully prepared into the appropriate shape to receive the crown; an imprint (impression) is taken of the preparation, neighbouring teeth and opposing teeth. A temporary crown is constructed and stuck into place
3. Cementation. The temporary crown is removed and the fabricated crown is cemented or bonded into place

text “IF YOU CHOOSE A CEREC CROWN, FILLING OR VENEER, THE WHOLE PROCEDURE CAN BE COMPLETED IN JUST ONE VISIT.”

Types of crown:

The partial gold shell crown – view more info

The full gold crown – view more info

Bonded crown – view more info

Full porcelain crowns (Porcelain Jacket Crown) – view more info

Reinforced ceramic crowns – view more info

Post crowns – view more info

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