{"id":4125,"date":"2013-09-04T23:29:17","date_gmt":"2013-09-05T05:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mckenzielakedental.ca\/?page_id=4125"},"modified":"2013-09-04T23:44:24","modified_gmt":"2013-09-05T05:44:24","slug":"porcelain-crowns-caps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mckenzielakedental.ca\/services\/cosmetic-dentistry\/porcelain-crowns-caps","title":{"rendered":"Porcelain Crowns (Caps)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. \u00a0A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Although there are several types of crowns, porcelain (tooth colored crown) are the most popular, because they resemble your natural teeth. \u00a0They are highly durable and will last many years, but like most dental restorations, they may eventually need to be replaced.\u00a0 Porcelain crowns are made to match the shape, size, and color or your teeth giving you a natural, long-lasting beautiful smile.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>Reasons for crowns:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Broken or fractured teeth.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Cosmetic enhancement.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Decayed teeth.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Fractured fillings.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Large fillings.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">Tooth has a root canal.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><b>What does getting a crown involve?<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">A crown procedure usually requires two appointments.\u00a0 Your first appointment will include taking several highly accurate molds (or impressions) that will be used to create your custom crown.\u00a0 A mold will also be used to create a temporary crown which will stay on your tooth for approximately two weeks until your new crown is fabricated by a dental laboratory.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">While the tooth is numb, the dentist will prepare the tooth by removing any decay and shaping the surface to properly fit the crown.\u00a0 Once these details are accomplished, your temporary crown will be placed with temporary cement and your bite will be checked to ensure you are biting properly.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">At your second appointment your temporary crown will be removed, the tooth will be cleaned, and your new crown will be carefully placed to ensure the spacing and bite are accurate.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, serif;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">You will be given care instructions and encouraged to have regular dental visits to check your new crown.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. \u00a0A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations. Although there are several types of crowns, porcelain (tooth colored crown) are the most popular, because they resemble your natural teeth. \u00a0They are highly durable and will last many years, but like most dental restorations, they may eventually need to be replaced.\u00a0 Porcelain crowns are made to match the shape, size, and color or your teeth giving you a natural, long-lasting beautiful smile. Reasons for crowns: Broken or fractured teeth. Cosmetic enhancement. Decayed teeth. Fractured fillings. Large fillings. Tooth has a root canal. What does getting a crown involve? A crown procedure usually requires two appointments.\u00a0 Your first appointment will include taking several highly accurate molds (or impressions) that will be used to create your custom crown.\u00a0 A mold will also be used to create a temporary crown which will stay on your tooth for approximately two weeks until your new crown is fabricated by a dental laboratory. While the tooth is numb, the dentist will prepare the tooth by removing any decay and shaping the surface to properly fit the crown.\u00a0 Once these details are accomplished, your temporary crown will be placed with temporary cement and your bite will be checked to ensure you are biting properly. At your second appointment your temporary crown will be removed, the tooth will be cleaned, and your new crown will be carefully placed to ensure the spacing and bite are accurate. 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