Doctors Answer Common Questions About Dental Crown.
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What is the dental crown procedure?
Expert opinion from Dr. NEETU SINGH
5 years of experience in dentistry and healthcare · 5 years of experience · India
Dental crown procedure involves several steps to restore a damage or weakened tooth with a custom made crown, also known as a dental cap. Steps in dental crown procedure are: Diagnosis and treatment planning Tooth preparation Impression Temporary crown Crown fabrication Crown placement and final step is adjustments.
Expert opinion from Dr. SAMEEHA M S
Four Years of Clinical Experience, BDS – Kerala, India · 1 years of experience · India
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped covering that replaces a tooth that has been decayed, damaged, weak, or broken down. A dental crown is a popular dental procedure that is intended to heal and protect a damaged or discolored tooth. The technique includes several steps, including an initial examination, tooth preparation, impression taking, crown fabrication, and crown placement.
What are the risks associated with the dental crown procedure?
Expert opinion from Dr. NEETU SINGH
5 years of experience in dentistry and healthcare · 5 years of experience · India
Dental crown procedure carries risks such as temporary tooth sensitivity, discomfort, allergic reactions to materials, gum irritation or potential damage to the underlying tooth during preparation. In some cases crown may not fit properly, leading to the need for adjustments or replacements.
Expert opinion from Dr. SAMEEHA M S
Four Years of Clinical Experience, BDS – Kerala, India · 1 years of experience · India
Dental crowns are a common and generally safe method of repairing damaged or decaying teeth. However, like with any dental procedure, there are risks and potential consequences to having dental crowns. The risks of a dental crown procedure include pain, tooth sensitivity, an increased risk of infection, incorrect fitting, gum difficulties, nerve damage, adjacent tooth issues, and aesthetic concerns.
What causes a crown to fall off?
Expert opinion from Dr. Anuvitha Kamath
MBBS · 3 years of experience · India
The causes for the dental crown to fall off after dental restoration are poor oral hygiene, tooth decay, eating sticky foods, broken crowns, chewing very hard foods, dental trauma, and weakened tooth structure.
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