There are a number of problems that can be addressed with Dental Crowns.
You might have a tooth weak from decay that needs to be protected from breaking or you might need help holding together a cracked tooth.
Often a tooth that is already broken can be restored using a crown or a tooth that has been dangerously worn down.
Sometimes, when a tooth required too large of a filling and not much of the original tooth remains, a crown can be the answer. It is possible, at times, adjacent teeth are too weak to support a bridge and this kind of intervention can help
Crowns can also be used to cover misshaped or discolored teeth (or to help make cosmetic modifications to a tooth).
Whatever your needs, Dr. Jeffrey Norden and his staff are expert at preparing and placing Dental Crowns in Kitsilano,
A Crown is a tooth shaped cap placed over a tooth to protect it from additional damage, to strengthen or improve its appearance, or to restore it to a particular shape or size. Like a worn crown could be used to protect someone’s head, a dental crown is usually used to protect a tooth.
Dr. Norden usually requires two visits to place a Dental Crown in Kitsilano.
During the first visit, he will numb your tooth and gums and examine and prepare the tooth for the crown. He will then take impressions of the tooth and of the teeth above or below to ensure that the Crown will fit correctly and not affect your bite.
After the impressions are taken, he will put a temporary crown in place which will remain until the permanent crown is ready.
During your second visit, the Doctor will check the permanent crown to ensure that everything matches up correctly. If everything is right, he will fit your crown so that it stays in place.
The best dental crown material can be different with every patient.
Metal crowns are the most durable white porcelain dental crowns are the closest in appearance to natural teeth. All-Resin crowns tend to last the shortest period of time while All-Ceramic crowns can be the perfect solution for patients with an allergy to metals.
Depending on your commitment to oral hygiene, regular cleanings, the material you choose, and dental maintenance your crown could last anywhere from five to fifteen years (on average).
If you are missing more than one tooth, a bridge can often provide an answer. Dr. Norden will build a bridge of natural-looking teeth and anchor them to the already existing teeth or to a crown on one of the existing teeth.
