What the Process Entails

The process of getting a crown takes 2 or 3 office visits. At your initial appointment, the tooth the crown will go on will be restructured. This is done by filing the enamel down far enough for the crown to be positioned over it. The dentist will give you a local anesthetic while this is being done to ensure that you do not have any discomfort during the procedure. After the tooth has been restructured, the dentist will take a mold of that particular tooth and adjacent teeth as well. The mold will then be sent off to a dental lab for the crown to be made. The dentist will put a temporary crown over the tooth until the permanent crown is finished.

In most cases it will take the lab 2 to 3 weeks to deliver your permanent crown. The dentist will then schedule an appointment for you so that the crown can be placed. A local anesthetic will be given to you, and the crown will be affixed using cement to ensure that it sets properly. A well-made crown can last from 10 to 15 years. Call today for further information!