DENTAL CROWN
Dental crown (or dental cap) is a type of dental restoration that completely encases or covers a damaged or weakened tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance.
If you have a tooth that is damaged, weakened, or aesthetically compromised, your dentist may recommend a crown as part of your treatment plan to restore function, strength, and aesthetics to the tooth.
What are the steps for a dental crown?
Tooth Preparation
Removing a portion of the outer enamel layer of the tooth to create space for the crown.
Impression Taking
Once the tooth has been prepared, our dentist will take impressions of the tooth and surrounding teeth. These impressions are used to create a custom-made crown that matches the size, shape, and color of your natural teeth.
Temporary Crown
While the permanent crown is being fabricated in a dental laboratory, your dentist may place a temporary crown over the prepared tooth to protect it and maintain aesthetics and function.
Crown Placement
Once the permanent crown is ready, usually within two to three weeks, you will return to the dentist's office for the final crown placement. Our dentist will remove the temporary crown, thoroughly clean and prepare the tooth, and then carefully cement or bond the permanent crown into place.
When is a crown needed on a tooth?
Dental crowns are commonly used for
Protect damaged teeth
Crowns are used to protect and strengthen teeth that have been weakened by decay, fractures, or large fillings.
5. Improve aesthetics: If you think that you require crowns, or would like further information on the procedure, contact Konstantinidis Dental Clinic in Athens today.
Restore broken or chipped teeth
Crowns can restore the shape and appearance of teeth that have been broken, chipped, or worn down due to trauma, grinding (bruxism), or other factors.
Support dental bridges
Crowns are used as abutments (supporting structures) to anchor dental bridges in place.
Improve aesthetics
Crowns can enhance the appearance of teeth by correcting cosmetic imperfections such as discoloration, misalignment, or irregular shape.
Types of dental crowns
Porcelain crown
Ceramic crown
Zirconia crown
How much do dental crowns cost ?
The cost of dental crowns in Konstantinidis Dental Clinic in Athens can vary depending on several factors:
- type of crown
- additional procedures
If you need dental crown you can make appointment with our dentist and discuss your treatment options.