Porcelain Crowns Procedure
Porcelain Crowns are generally used when damage or decay is so extensive that filling materials cannot make the tooth strong enough. Porcelain crowns can also be used to hold a bridge in place and to cover discoloured or misshapen teeth.
The placement of a porcelain crown might be for a variety of reasons but, in general, most of these reasons will fall within one of the following basic categories:
- To restore a tooth to its original shape
- To strengthen a tooth (especially after root canal treatment)
- To improve the cosmetic appearance of a tooth
Porcelain crowns are often made for teeth that have worn excessively, broken, or have had large portions destroyed by tooth decay.
When a crown is made in a dental laboratory, the technician visualises and examines all aspects of the bite and jaw movements from a variety of angles, and sculpts the crown in a manner that it has the perfect anatomy. In some cases, this anatomy will be even more ideal than the tooth’s original shape.