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Thursday, May 21, 2009

Procedure Time for Dental Crowns

Typically a dental crown procedure can be completed in two visits. In the first visit your dentist will examine your entire mouth – teeth, gums, bite – and locate areas of decay. X-rays and digital photographs are used to diagnose and record an affected tooth’s condition. If decay is extensive and a crown is required, the dentist will go ahead with decay removal.

If a crown is being replaced, a broken tooth needs repair, or decay has destroyed a large part of the tooth, filling material may be used to build it up. An impression of the tooth is taken and a temporary crown fitted to cover it until your next visit.

The time between your first and second visits will vary according to how long the dental lab takes to create your crown. It will typically be between two and four weeks. The temporary crown will be removed and the new crown strongly bonded to the tooth. After testing your bite for comfort and health, we will polish the crown for a beautiful, natural-looking result.

At Smiles By Sands in Studio City, California, we prefer the porcelain “Lava™ crown”, an extremely high quality crown that promises incredible durability and perfect color shading. Not all cosmetic dentists offer Lava™ crowns, because superior skill and dexterity are required to create and place this beautiful restoration. Dr. Jamie Sands and Dr. Jason Sands have worked with many California residents to improve their health and enhance the appearance of their teeth using porcelain Lava crowns. They invite you to schedule a consultation.

posted by Evan Langsted at 1:17 PM

1 Comments:

Blogger garydrew01 said...

Severe situations for teeth such as decay would easily be solved by dental crown procedures. But for such procedures you better find the best and trustworthy Crown and Bridge Specialist for your safety.

December 16, 2009 6:18 PM  

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