Custom dental crowns for a flawless smile
A dental crown, also known as a dental cap, is placed over a tooth that has been broken, treated by root canal, stained, damaged by decay, or is misshapen. Individually crafted and custom-fitted, dental crowns blend seamlessly with the tone and contour of your natural teeth and can last more than 15 years with proper care. Crowns are also used to anchor a dental bridge, top off a dental implant, or serve certain cosmetic dentistry purposes.
What to Expect During Your Dental Crown Procedure
A dental crown procedure is typically completed in two office visits and performed by an experienced dentist.
Here is how we go about it:
The Dental Exam and Tooth Preparation
As with any dental treatment, the process starts with a thorough dental exam, during which your dentist will check and clean your teeth to prepare them for a precise, comfortable fit. If the tooth is broken or has significant decay, we’ll remove the damaged areas so the dental crown can properly protect the tooth from further decay or damage.
Building Your Crown: From Impression to Fit
Next, using dental putty, we’ll take an impression of your teeth, which will be used to construct your custom porcelain crown. You’ll then be fitted with a temporary dental crown to wear until your next appointment. If you’re missing a tooth and want to replace it with a dental implant, we’ll take an impression of the implant site and surrounding teeth. Our dental lab will use this impression to craft your own custom crown.
Crown Placement
At your second appointment, we’ll remove your temporary crown and replace it with your permanent crown. The crown is secured using durable dental cement or a hidden screw, depending on your treatment plan. To complete the process, we’ll polish your new crown and make any adjustments needed to ensure it feels comfortable and fits securely.
The Dental Exam and Tooth Preparation
As with any dental treatment, the process starts with a thorough dental exam, during which your dentist will check and clean your teeth to prepare them for a precise, comfortable fit. If the tooth is broken or has significant decay, we’ll remove the damaged areas so the dental crown can properly protect the tooth from further decay or damage.
Building Your Crown: From Impression to Fit
Next, using dental putty, we’ll take an impression of your teeth, which will be used to construct your custom porcelain crown. You’ll then be fitted with a temporary dental crown to wear until your next appointment. If you’re missing a tooth and want to replace it with a dental implant, we’ll take an impression of the implant site and surrounding teeth. Our dental lab will use this impression to craft your own custom crown.
Crown Placement
At your second appointment, we’ll remove your temporary crown and replace it with your permanent crown. The crown is secured using durable dental cement or a hidden screw, depending on your treatment plan. To complete the process, we’ll polish your new crown and make any adjustments needed to ensure it feels comfortable and fits securely.
How Much Do Dental Crowns Cost in Toronto?
The out-of-pocket cost for a dental crown can vary widely from patient to patient. With a typical dental insurance plan, a single crown usually averages around $200 to $600 or more. Without insurance, a reasonable ballpark figure for a dental crown would be about $800 to $1,200 and up. To get your smile looking and feeling like new again, most patients find a dental crown to be an easy decision, though the cost may still give you pause.
So what goes into determining the cost of a dental crown?
- The type of crown and material used, such as porcelain or ceramic.
- The location and complexity of the procedure.
- The number of dental crowns that may be required.
- Combining the crown with other dental restorations, such as dental bridges.
- Supplies and equipment required for your specific treatment.
Remember, no dental practice can provide an accurate quote over the phone. Your treatment needs are as unique as your smile, so it’s important to speak with a dentist and undergo an oral exam to explore all your treatment options and receive an accurate quote. If you have dental insurance, we’re happy to provide a quote you can submit to them so you can find out your out-of-pocket costs.
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to schedule an initial consultation & exam.
Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you need a crown after a root canal largely depends on where the tooth is located in your mouth. Molars and premolars at the back of the mouth do most of the heavy lifting when it comes to chewing, so they generally require a crown for added strength. Incisors and canines, on the other hand, aren’t relied on for chewing as much, so they don’t always need one.
One key difference between a crown and a filling is durability, especially for teeth with a large biting surface. Repeated pressure from chewing or habitual clenching can cause fillings on the biting surfaces of molars to chip or come loose over time. A crown, being a single unbroken surface from gumline to gumline, is built to withstand much more force for much longer.
Dental crowns serve two important purposes in your mouth. First, they restore full function to your tooth, so you can bite and chew comfortably without pain or the need to favour one side. Second, crowns are designed to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth, matching both the colour and contour of your smile. In fact, many patients eventually forget which tooth even has the crown.
A dental post isn’t the same as a dental implant, which is surgically placed into the jaw bone, but it does exactly what it sounds like. It’s a medical-grade post cemented into a prepared root canal to reinforce the base and core of a dental crown. Dental posts are only used when there isn’t enough healthy tooth structure remaining to reliably support a crown.
Depending on the condition of your tooth, getting a dental crown can feel similar to getting a filling. We take the time to properly freeze the area beforehand, so preparing your tooth isn’t painful. Afterward, you might notice some mild sensitivity or soreness in the surrounding gums for a short while. If dental anxiety is holding you back from booking an appointment, let us know. We’re happy to talk through your concerns and make your visit as comfortable as possible.
With proper care, dental crowns typically last up to 15 years, and in many cases, they can hold up for 25 to 30 years or more.
A dental crown is cared for the same way as your natural teeth. Regular brushing and flossing keep your crown, and the gum tissue around it, healthy and clean. Booking regular cleanings and checkups with your dentist is essential to maintaining good oral health.
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