A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. A 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. They are highly durable and will last many years, but like most dental restorations, they may eventually need to be replaced. Porcelain crowns are made to match the shape, size, and color or your teeth giving you a natural, long-lasting beautiful smile.
At Lindgren Dental, we offer traditional crowns or same day crowns. If you’re unsure what option is best for you give us a call today at 651-769-1000 in Cottage Grove, Saint Paul Park, and Hastings, MN!
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. Your first appointment will include taking several highly accurate molds (or impressions) that will be used to create your custom crown. 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. 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.
You will be given care instructions and encouraged to have regular dental visits to check your new crown.
Same Day Crowns
Looking to repair your smile in just one single dental appointment? The advanced technology of same day crowns accelerates the production and installation of crowns, veneers, inlays and onlys, often eliminating the need for plastic temporaries. Same day dental crowns are a form of restorative dentistry.
With same day crowns you don’t need to have an impression or temporary. Instead you we’ll fit you with metal-free, biocompatible materials. By using same day dental crowns technology you can have ceramic restorations can be created and placed in just one day!
Same Day Crowns can:
- Restore function of your teeth immediately
- Prevents injury
- Saves you money
- Comfort & Highly Aesthetic
- Preventing decay
- Long lasting
For more information on same day crowns call us at 651-769-1000 in Cottage Grove, Saint Paul Park, and Hastings, MN!