A crown is a dental restoration that covers or “caps” a tooth to restore it to its normal, shape, size and function It’s purpose is to strengthen or improve the appearance of a tooth.

Crown

A crown can:

• Restore a tooth when there isn’t enough tooth remaining to provide support for a large filling
• Attach a bridge to replace the missing teeth
• Protect a weak tooth from fracturing
• Restore a fractured tooth
• Cover a badly shaped or discolored tooth
• Cover a dental implant

Several steps are involved and two dental visits generally are needed to complete the treatment. Dr Zuerlein prepares the tooth by removing its outer portion to accommodate the thickness of the crown.

A digital impression is made, using the iTero Digital Impression system to provide an exact model of the prepared tooth. The digital impression is sent to the dental laboratory to make the crown.

A temporary crown is placed while the final crown is made. When the crown is ready, Dr. Zuerlein puts the crown in place and makes any necessary adjustments. The crown is then cemented in place.