How To Make A Temporary Crown

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A chipped or broken tooth not only looks unsightly, it can also be very painful. A crown is one way your tooth can be restored to its original shape, appearance and function. Other uses for a crown are if you have a root canal or a tooth that has a very large filling that is not very strong. A crown is also called a cap, and is a hollow, artificial tooth that is used to cover the damaged tooth. It can also be used to replace a severely stained or misshapen tooth.

Crowns require a procedure by a dentist. First, the dentist will take an impression of your chipped tooth and the surrounding teeth. This impression will be used to make a temporary crown. You’ll be given a local anesthetic before the broken or chipped tooth is filed down to a stub or base on which the crown will be fixed. After it is prepared, another impression will be taken to be used to make your permanent crown. …show more content…

While your permanent crown is being made, you’ll have a temporary crown to cover the filed tooth. The temporary crown may not look like your former tooth, but you won’t have it for long.

When your permanent crown is ready, the dentist will remove the temporary crown and put the final one of the filed tooth. After making sure the crown fits and is comfortable for biting the dentist will cement the crown into place. If you require other treatments such as a root canal or gum treatment, it may take more than two visits to complete the procedure.

There are several different types of crowns. The type of material used to make the crown usually depends on which tooth requires a crown. We’ll make sure you get the right material or combination of materials that is right for your mouth. Some of the most common materials

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