What is the Significance of Dental Crowns?

A crown is a form of cover placed on the tooth which is badly decayed or damaged. It is even termed as a cap. Dentists may recommend placing the crowns for many reasons. Usually when a tooth is broken as a result of which the filling may not be able to replace the affected area and thus covering it turns out to be a suitable option. The crown has the ability to hold various parts of cracked tooth together.

The dental crowns are created from
• porcelain fused to zirconium
• porcelain fused to metal  
• Ceramics and
• Metals

Common metals such as alloys, gold and other base metals are used for the making of same day crowns. In addition to that even all-ceramic and PMF crowns are utilized and their color is similar to that of the natural teeth. Every form of crown comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. The type that will be best suited for you is often determined by the dentist after performing the required medical examinations.

Preparing the Tooth for Dental Crowns
There are certain steps that should be followed when you are planning to have same day crowns. For instance, if you want to get endodontic treatment then you will have to go for root canal first which will later be followed by the process of placing the crown. Important thing is that not every treatment is going to require root canal, rather it is only needed when the cavity of the tooth is too deep which goes till the pulp of the tooth, some cases even require cosmetic veneers.   

After The Crown is Placed on The Tooth
Once the crown is placed on the tooth then you should not feel any form of sensitivity or discomfort on the affected area. But, if the tooth has not gone for cosmetic veneers or root canal then there might be a nerve, which make it temporarily sensitive.

But, after the crown is placed never forget to visit the density timely, so that they can examine whether your tooth is alright or not.