Dressing a tooth

When the functions of the tooth are disturbed, it is often approached to dress the tooth with a crown. Dressing the tooth with a crown serves to restore chewing function, improve aesthetics and restore anatomical shape .

It often happens that we have lost one or more teeth, in which case we have to restore the missing teeth with an implant or a bridge. Dental bridges are structures of several crowns for permanent wear with the purpose of functional and aesthetic replacement of lost teeth. The end crowns are placed on our own supporting teeth or on implants, and the middle ones fill the space of the missing teeth.

After dressing a tooth with a crown or dental bridge, follow these tips:

1. Regular dental visits: Visit your dentist for regular checkups and professional cleanings.
2. Avoid hard foods: Don’t bite too hard or sticky foods, which can damage crowns.
3. Oral hygiene: Brush and floss your teeth regularly. Use mouthwash to rinse.
4. Avoid habits like pencil or nail biting: These habits can damage crowns.
5. Follow the dentist’s instructions: If you have specific instructions for care after wearing the crowns, follow them.

Follow these simple steps to keep your new crowns healthy!

Are there risks in wearing a tooth with a crown or bridge?

Wearing dental crowns is a procedure that can have some risks. It is important to consult with your dentist to find out what the possible risks are and how to reduce them. However, here are some common risks:

1. Sensitivity: After wearing a crown, the tooth may be sensitive to heat, cold or pressure. However, this usually weakens over time.
2. Infection: In rare cases, an infection may develop around the crown. Careful oral hygiene is important to prevent this risk.
3. Incorrect fitting: If the crown is not properly fitted, it can lead to fit problems, discomfort or even loss of the crown.
4. Allergic reactions: When using materials such as metal or ceramics, there is a risk of allergic reactions.

Most risks are rare and can be successfully managed by experienced dentists. Be sure to share all of your health concerns with your doctor to get the best care.

Types of crowns according to the material from which they are made:

1. Zirconium crown – very aesthetic and strong. Intended for patients seeking aesthetics and strength Their natural look comes from the fact that they are permeable to light.
2. Ceramic crown – excellent aesthetics, suitable for restoration of front teeth. They are transparent to light, which makes them look natural.
3. Metal-ceramic crown – they have high aesthetics and can be used to restore front and back teeth. They have an opaque layer of metal that is not permeable to light and appear denser compared to a natural tooth. A metal-ceramic crown is an excellent solution when aesthetics are needed at an acceptable price.
4. Blend crown – a crown made of a biologically acceptable metal alloy, covered with plastic only on the visible side of the tooth.
5. Metal crown – they are made of a metal alloy. They require minimal filing of the tooth and last a long time.

At the Dr. Boneva dental center, we use a dental scanner of the latest generation to take an impression for a crown or bridge. With this, we avoid the patient’s discomfort from taking an impression with a spoon, and most importantly, we ensure 100% accuracy of the model we provide to the dental technician. This is an advantage with which we do not compromise in any case, because we want to provide the highest quality and aesthetic crowns to our patients.

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Regards,
Dr. Bilyana Boneva