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 teeth crowns are 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 porcelain crown so that it has perfect anatomy. In some cases, this anatomy will be even more ideal than the tooth’s original shape.