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Crowns

If a tooth is severly decayed, broken, or cracked we may suggest an artifical crown be placed on the tooth. This should be a painless procedure that takes two or three office visits.

If the roots and base of the tooth are strong, we will prepare the tooth for the crown by removing a portion of the enamel and dentin.

If the tooth is severely decayed, or weak, then it may be necessary to insert a post into the tooth to support the crown. In this case, root canal therapy is performed, and then the post is bonded into the cleaned out root.

Since the crown must be carefully constructed to match the opposing tooth and ensure a correct bite, several impressions of the teeth are taken and sent to a lab which will construct the crown. A temporary crown will be placed to protect the tooth until the next appointment.

At the next visit, the dentist will fit the crown over the old tooth. After some adjustment it is cemented in place.