Dental Crowns

No, a dental crown is permanently bonded or cemented. It is not meant to come in and out. If it does, it is indicative of something wrong.

The doctor will administer proper anesthesia to the tooth, if it is required. The tooth is then shaped and an impression will be made and sent to a laboratory. The laboratory will use this impression to fabricate a permanent crown. In the second visit, this permanent crown will be inserted onto the tooth. A temporary crown is placed on the tooth in between the first and second visits.

If a temporary crown cracks, or loosens, you must contact the dentist immediately. Your natural tooth must stay protected until the permanent crown is inserted.

After a permanent crown is inserted, it usually takes a few days to get acclimated to the new material.

It is not typical for permanent crowns to fall off or become loose. If this occurs, there is something serious occurring and must be addressed.

The most common materials include zirconia, porcelain, gold, and occasionally other metals. The dentists at El Barrio Dental Studio will inform you of your best options for restoration.

This typically happens around crowns which are made of metal inside. Over time, the gum can recess, and the metal within the dental crown shows through. Newer crowns are made of materials such as zirconia and porcelain are used to avoid this.

Before with metal crown

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Replacement with all porcelain crown

First, you must be examined to make sure there is no tooth decay, or tartar around your crown. If your existing crown is made from a combination of metal and porcelain, the only solution is to replace it with a metal free (zirconia or porcelain) crown.

There is not definite answer to this. Crowns will last longer the better oral hygiene is performed and if you maintain 6 month recall appointments.