Caps/Crowns
Since veneering has been perfected, crowns are seldom used for cosmetic purposes anymore, there are times when they are the only viable answer to a problem. If the tooth has an old, large filling that is breaking down, is cracked, or broken, a crown may be needed.
Essentially, a portion of the tooth is removed and then a shell made of one of several sermi-permanent materials, usually carefully colored to match the rest of your teeth is fitted over the remaining tooth. The outside of this shell is made to look like the natural tooth it restores.
Anesthesia is normally required and at least two trips to the dentist will be required. During the first trip, the decayed or damaged portion of the existing tooth is removed. During the process, a casting is made of the patient's mouth. A temporary crown is placed over the remaining tooth.
The casting from the first visit is used to produce the crown itself. During the second visit, the crown is carefully fitted to the patient's mouth. It is adjusted to fit properly and then a special adhesive is used to attach the crown to the remaining tooth.
Sometimes you may have to return for a third visit to readjust the crown after it has "seated" for a time.
Since the crown replaces tooth material that is missing, there is no way to reverse the process. Crowns can, after prolonged use, become worn, requiring adjustment and possibly even remanufacture. Also, a crown can, occasionally, work loose or come off entirely requiring a visit to the dentist to replace it.
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Phone 205-854-7448
Suite 100
2500 Center Point Road
Center Point, AL 35215
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