Tooth Crown What Are They, Types, Procedure and Care in Dubai

What Are Tooth Crowns?

Tooth crowns, also known as dental crowns, are “caps” in the shape of teeth that are placed over your natural teeth. The crown restores the tooth to its natural size, shape, strength, and look. The crown for teeth Dubai shields the visible part of the tooth, and is adhered to your teeth.

When to See a Doctor for Dental Crowns?

Dental crowns may be needed for a variety of reasons, including the following:

  • Keeping a tooth intact if it is partially fractured or preventing a tooth that is susceptible to breaking because of deterioration
  • Fixing a tooth that has been severely worn down or destroyed
  • A tooth with little natural tooth left and a large filling covering and supporting it
  • Keeping a dental bridge in place
  • Covering teeth with severe discoloration or deformity
  • The coating of a dental implant
  • Protecting a tooth that has received root canal treatment

Same-day dental crowns Dubai are available at Cornerstone Clinic to fix damaged teeth efficiently.

What Are Dental Crowns Made Of?

Dental crowns can be made from a wide variety of materials. These resources might include the following:

  • Metal: Numerous metals, such as gold, palladium, nickel, and chromium, can be used to create dental crowns. Metal crowns are the least likely to chip or break, deteriorate gradually, and require little tooth extraction. They are also resistant to pressure from chewing and biting. The main disadvantage of this kind of crown is how bright it looks. Metal crowns are an excellent choice for unseen molars.
  • Porcelain-fused-to-metal: Crowns made of porcelain bonded to metal can match the color of the teeth next to the crown. Their teeth have a more organic hue. However, sometimes the metal behind the porcelain crown cover is visible as a dark line. The possibility of the porcelain component of the crown chipping or breaking off, as well as the crown deteriorating the teeth adjacent to it, are other disadvantages. This wear on the other teeth is most noticeable on the teeth on the top and bottom of your mouth that come into contact with the crown when it is closed. Dental crowns composed of porcelain bonded to metal could be a good choice for front or back teeth.
  • All-resin: Dental crowns made completely of resin are often less costly than other types of crowns. They degrade with time, although they are more prone to shatter than porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns.
  • All-porcelain: All-ceramic or all-porcelain dental crowns provide the closest match to the color of the tooth when compared to other crown types. They’re also a good option if you have a metal allergy. However, they are not as strong as porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns. Additionally, they have the potential to slightly erode the teeth adjacent to them in the mouth, unlike metal or resin crowns. Crowns made entirely of ceramic are a good option for front teeth.
  • Pressed ceramics: Pressed ceramic dental crowns feature a strong inner core. Pressed ceramic dental crowns replace the metal liners used in the manufacture of all-ceramic crowns. Porcelain is used to cap pressed ceramic crowns because it provides the most natural color match. Their longevity surpasses that of a porcelain crown.

Tooth Crowns Procedure

The tooth crown procedure often requires two dental sessions.

The tooth that will get a crown is inspected and prepped at the initial appointment. Cracked tooth crown repair Dubai cases typically start with X-rays and assessment at clinics like Cornerstone Clinic. Your dentist may need to perform procedures before crown installation:

  • Decaying teeth
  • Issues with infections
  • Injury to the tooth’s pulp

The top and sides of the tooth that will have a crown will be filed down. This will make space for the crown itself. The quantity of teeth that have to be filed away varies depending on the type of crown you have. Because metal crowns are thinner than porcelain crowns or porcelain attached to metal, they are less intrusive. If too much of your tooth is lost because of decay or damage, you can “build up” enough dental structure for the crown to cover.

A replica of the tooth that will support the crown is made using a paste after the tooth has been sculpted. We call these impressions. Additionally, the teeth above and below the tooth receiving a dental crown will have their imprints taken. This is done to make sure the crown won’t change the way you bite.

The dental lab receives the impressions. After that, the crowns are made at a lab and are frequently delivered in two to three weeks to the dentist’s office. During this first visit, your dentist will make a temporary crown to protect and cover the prepped tooth until the permanent one is ready.

At the second session, the permanent crown is placed on your tooth. The temporary crown is removed first, and the color and fit of the permanent crown are assessed. If everything is in order, the tooth may be numbed with a local anesthetic (sometimes referred to as a “numbing” drug) before the new crown is securely placed.

Tooth Crowns Complications

A tooth crown Dubai typically lasts five to fifteen years. The longevity of a crown can be affected by its wear and tear, as well as your level of dental hygiene.

Your crown may potentially develop a variety of issues if it is not properly maintained and if the procedure was not performed by a specialist. These issues include:

  • Uncomfortable and insensitive
  • Broken crown
  • A loose crown
  • Reaction to an allergy
  • Dark line next to the gum line on a crown

Broken tooth crown Dubai cases are quite common and can be promptly treated at Cornerstone Clinic by replacing or repairing the damaged crown. 

Teeth capping Dubai patients still require regular oral care. However, the underlying tooth still has to be protected against gum disease and decay. You should continue to practice good oral hygiene for this reason. Two daily brushings and one daily flossing are part of these regimens, especially in the area of the tooth’s crown where the gum line and the tooth meet. Best dental crown clinic Dubai professionals recommend avoiding ice or popcorn kernels with porcelain crowns.

Book an Appointment for a Tooth Crown 

Book your consultation today for painless tooth crown Dubai treatment at Cornerstone Clinic. Whether it’s a cracked crown or cosmetic upgrade, we offer affordable dental crowns Dubai and dental crown replacement Dubai solutions with comfort and precision for every smile.