Crowns
Anyone who has heard of the term “root canal “, instantly thinks of some horrendous, torturous treatment. Rest assured this is not the case! It is a relatively straight forward and painless procedure, similar in approach to having a deep filling done.
Importance of Root Canal treatmant
- Preservation of Natural Teeth: Root canal treatment is essential for preserving natural teeth that have been severely damaged or infected. Instead of extracting the tooth, root canal therapy removes the infected or inflamed pulp from within the tooth, allowing it to be saved and function properly for years to come.
- Pain Relief: Root canal treatment effectively alleviates the intense pain associated with dental pulp infection or inflammation. By removing the source of infection and sealing the tooth, root canal therapy provides immediate relief from toothache and discomfort, allowing patients to regain comfort and function in their mouths.
- Prevention of Spread of Infection: Untreated dental pulp infections can lead to serious complications such as abscesses, bone loss, and even systemic health issues if the infection spreads to other parts of the body. Root canal therapy eliminates the infection within the tooth, preventing it from spreading to neighboring teeth or surrounding tissues, thus safeguarding overall oral and systemic health.
- Preservation of Jawbone Structure: When a tooth is extracted, the jawbone in that area can begin to deteriorate over time due to lack of stimulation. Root canal therapy preserves the natural tooth structure, including the root, which helps maintain the integrity and density of the jawbone. This prevents bone loss and preserves facial aesthetics and function.
- Restoration of Tooth Function: Following root canal treatment, the tooth is typically restored with a crown or filling to reinforce its structure and functionality. This allows patients to chew, bite, and speak normally without any hindrance. Root canal therapy thus helps to maintain proper dental function and prevents the need for more extensive and costly dental procedures in the future.
Crowns are made from porcelain and or alloy. The porcelain is made to match your natural teeth colour and is resistant to staining. Alloy provides the crown with strength, hardness and durability, which is most useful for molars because they are used for crushing and grinding.
On your first visit, our dentist will take an impression of your teeth with a putty type material for record keeping. Then your teeth will be painlessly reshaped by one to two millimeters to make room for either the crown or bridge, and a second impression is taken. This impression is then sent to a lab where a dental technician will make the crown or bridge.
On your second visit, the crown is then cemented into place. The dentist may need to make minor, painless adjustments to make the crown more comfortable once it has been fitted.