Patient's Guide to Dental procedure

Crown Procedure:

This guide is intended to inform you about what to expect when cap is done -

1. Initial Consultation:

- Your dentist will perform an examination of your tooth and overall oral health.

- X-rays may be taken to assess the tooth structure.

- The dentist will discuss your options and determine if a crown is necessary.

2. Preparing the Tooth:

- If a crown is needed, the affected tooth may be reshaped to ensure a proper fit.

- If the tooth has considerable decay, it may require additional filling material to build it up before the crown can be placed.

3. Impression Taking:

- After preparing the tooth, the dentist will take impressions of the tooth and surrounding teeth.

- This can be done using traditional impression material or digital scanning technology.

4. Temporary Crown Placement:

- While your permanent crown is being fabricated (usually taking a couple of days), a temporary crown will be placed to protect the tooth.

- The temporary crown is typically made of acrylic and is designed to last until the permanent crown is ready.

5. Crown Fabrication:

- The impressions will be sent to a dental laboratory where your custom crown will be made.

- Crowns can be made from various materials, including metal, metal + ceramic (i.e. PFM )or a full ceramic /zirconia .

- your dentist can help you select the most appropriate material based on factors like location of tooth , extent of caries,aesthetics and your budget .

6. Fitting the Permanent Crown:

- Once the permanent crown is ready, you will be recalled to the dental clinic.

- The temporary crown will be removed, and the permanent crown will be checked to ensure proper alignment and bite.

- The dentist may make adjustments to achieve the best fit before fixing it in place.

7. Cementation:

- After ensuring everything fits correctly, the dentist will permanently bond the crown to your tooth using dental cement.

- Excess cement is cleaned away, and final adjustments are made, if necessary.

8. Post-Procedure Care:

- You may experience some sensitivity after the procedure, which is normal and should subside on its own.

- It's important to follow any aftercare instructions provided by your dentist.

9. Follow-Up:

- A follow-up visit may be scheduled to ensure that the crown is fitting properly and that there are no complications.

Additional Tips:

- Maintain good oral hygiene by brushing and flossing regularly, especially around the crown area.

- Attend regular dental check-ups to monitor the health of your crown and surrounding teeth.

- Avoid hard food for a short period of time .

- Avoid any sticky food that might dislodge the crown from its place , for all time.

- If by any means crown comes off get it re-cemented with in seven days or ther may be changes in the fitting .

If you have any specific questions or concerns about the crown procedure, it is best to reach out to your dental care provider for personalized advice.