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Crowns
Crowns (or caps) are very successful way of restoring heavily restored
or broken teeth.
How are crowns fitted to my teeth?
The preparation for a crown is similar for all the different types of
crown available. After a discussion with you about the type of crown
we are going to make, the tooth is very carefully shaped. An impression
is taken and a custom-made temporary crown is made to fit your tooth.
The colour and any characteristics of your new crown are also decided
at this appointment. We often ask you to bring photographs of your teeth
with you to this appointment so we can ensure your new crown will match
your teeth perfectly. At the next appointment we will try your new crowns
and checkthat they look good and fit well. If we think they look as
good as they should, we bond them permanently onto your teeth.
How long do crowns last?
This is always the most difficult question to answer as it mostly depends
upon how well you look after them. We have patients who have crowns
which we fitted over twenty years ago. If well maintained then you should
expect a crown to last 10-15 years, after which time they may need replacing
due to normal wear and tear and discolouration of your teeth next to
the crown.
Before and after
