Crowns
If your tooth is badly broken or cracked, a filling may not be strong enough to restore your tooth for the long-term. A crown is a strong and durable restoration which is a little bit like a 'crash helmet' for a tooth.
Here is how it works:
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An impression is taken of the tooth that needs restoring.
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A crown is made in the dental laboratory to fit the tooth precisely and match the neighbouring teeth.
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The tooth is then prepared and the crown fitted securely on top.
A crown could be a good solution for you if you have some discoloured fillings and would like to improve their appearance. Crowns can be used to replace these to give you a more appealing smile. Additionally, if you have had root canal treatment you will need a crown to protect or cap the restored tooth, allowing you to eat and bite down on it as if it was a real tooth. Crowns are also used to anchor a bridge or denture firmly in place in the mouth.
How is a crown made?
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It is constructed by our dental technicians and is bonded over your tooth to protect it. Crowns are available in ceramics, Zirconia, porcelain fused to metal (PFM), or gold. Your dentist at 108 Dental will be able to discuss with you the advantages of each crown in relation to your own situation.
Life Benefits
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Strengthens remaining tooth structure.
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Natural-looking restoration.
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Functions like a real tooth, so you can bite and chew as usual.
What our Patients Say
I can't recommend 108 dental surgery enough. I have been James Metcalf's patient for 10 years and he is without doubt the best dentist I have ever been to, both in terms of his professional ability and his people skills. He explains everything really well and I have had successful fillings, crowns and an implant with him over the years, all of which have been carried out with great care. Suffice it to say that although we have now moved out of London the children and I still travel up to him for dental appointments. The reception staff are lovely and the hygienists are always very professional. I don't think you could find a better dental surgery.
