Step-by-step guide – How is a tooth crown done

Dental caps or crowns are prostheses that restore your teeth’ natural form and function. It is like a cap that snugly fits onto your teeth by covering it from all sides. The tooth can be damaged due to extensive decay or dental trauma. Whatever the reason for the damage, dental crowns are a perfect solution to all such problems. Whenever someone is suggested a dental crown, the first question that comes to mind is: How is a tooth crown done?

In the information provided below, we will briefly discuss the steps of how is a tooth crown done – brought to you by Advanced Dental Clinic East Delhi.

The treatment process of How is a tooth crown done

Clinical evaluation

The first step is the clinical evaluation by our experts at Advanced Dental Clinic East Delhi. Our team will analyse your current dental condition clinically and radiologically before proceeding. We will determine your eligibility for dental crowns and also assess if there is a need for any adjunctive procedure like crown lengthening. 

The clinical assessment will help us understand the type of material to be used for crown fabrication. The location and the extent of damage are the key factors determining the material choice. Sometimes adjunctive procedures like post and core build-up are planned to support the weakened tooth structure.

Preparing the tooth

The second step is tooth preparation, where the space is created by trimming the tooth from all sides to receive the cap material. The tooth crown is of variable thickness depending upon the material, and the tooth preparation is modified per the requirements. Our team ensure that the whole process is painless and hassle-free for you. 

Impression making

After preparing the tooth, the impression-making step comes next. In this step an impression is taken of both upper and lower teeth to make study models. These models are used to fabricate the crowns in a dental laboratory. Both upper and lower impressions are used to ensure the teeth bite is accurate. Proper bite of the teeth helps in adjusting the tooth crown accordingly. 

Final placement

Once the tooth crown is fabricated, it is tried before final placement. Before the final cementation, the dental crown is checked for the bite and any high points to ensure a smooth fit. The crown is fixed using a special cement once the whole trial process is done satisfactorily. The tooth crowns are fixed onto the tooth using a special dental cement. After cementation, you are asked to close your mouth until the cement sets gently. After the final setting, the extra cement is removed by our team, and you are scheduled for a follow-up visit.

Follow up 

The follow-up visits are important to note the progress of the work done. It also helps you better understand how to properly maintain your tooth crown aftercare. In case of any doubts or difficulty, you can always ask our team to demonstrate the use of cleaning aids like interdental brush and dental floss to help you maintain optimum hygiene.