Crowns & Veneers

These restorations are used to restore the form, function and aesthetics of existing teeth that have been damaged or compromised. The tooth is prepared to allow room for restorative materials and an impression is made. Once the crown has been fabricated in the dental laboratory, it is cemented onto the tooth. Various materials can be used to create these restorations such as gold and ceramics.

 

A veneer can be use to change the shape or color of a tooth when a more conservative treatment, such as teeth bleaching and/or recontouring, does not provide an acceptable result. The tooth is prepared to allow room for restorative material and a ceramic veneer is cemented onto the tooth.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Once the permanent veneer has been cemented, it is not uncommon for the tooth to be hot/cold sensitive for several weeks afterwards and occasionally a few months. Local anesthetics is often used during the cementation . It can be difficult to fine tune the bite at this time. Be sure to inform us if you feel that your bite is uneven as adjustments will be required. The cement will be its strongest within 24 hours therefore be careful not to chew anything very hard or sticky on the newly cemented restorations.

Permanent veneers should have tight contacts to prevent food impaction. If you have a fracture of the porcelain or an open or loose contact, please make an appointment for an evaluation. Open contacts can lead to periodontal (gum) disease and dental decay over a period of time if not corrected.

HYGIENE INSTRUCTIONS

It is important to brush and floss the margins of the veneer to prevent periodontal (gum) disease and dental decay. Remember you can still get decay under a perfectly fitting bridge if you do not use meticulous daily home care including brushing and FLOSSING daily.

With regular professional dental cleanings and examinations the permanent veneer should give you many years of service. AGAIN decay may occur around the edges of the veneer therefore it is very important to have these restorations checked and cleaned at a minimum of every 6 months.

When a  tooth is compromised due to dental caries (cavities), tooth wear or fracture, a crown can be used to provide the tooth with a better long-term prognosis and help to prevent the tooth from fracturing. Zirconia with porcelain veneering or lithium disilicate can be used for these types of restorations as they are highly aesthetic and provide adequate strength.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Once the permanent crown has been cemented, it is not uncommon for the tooth to be hot/cold sensitive for several weeks afterwards and occasionally a few months. Local anesthetics is often used during the cementation . It can be difficult to fine tune the bite at this time. Be sure to inform us if you feel that your bite is uneven as adjustments will be required. The cement will be its strongest within 24 hours therefore be careful not to chew anything very hard or sticky on the newly cemented restorations.

Permanent crown should have tight contacts to prevent food impaction. If you have a fracture of the porcelain or an open or loose contact, please make an appointment for an evaluation. Open contacts can lead to periodontal (gum) disease and dental decay over a period of time if not corrected.

HYGIENE INSTRUCTIONS

It is important to brush and floss the margins of the crown to prevent periodontal (gum) disease and dental decay. Remember you can still get decay under a perfectly fitting bridge if you do not use meticulous daily home care including brushing and FLOSSING daily.

With regular professional dental cleanings and examinations the permanent crown should give you many years of service. AGAIN decay may occur around the edges of the abutment teeth therefore it is very important to have these restorations checked and cleaned at a minimum of every 6 months.