First Appointment
At your first appointment at World Dental Specialities, Dr prepares the tooth conservatively (1.5 to 2mm to be exact!) to create room for the porcelain/zirconia crown.
After careful assessment of the shape and contour, a 3d scan of the affected tooth will be taken. This scan will allow the lab ceramist to create and calibrate a porcelain/ zirconia that looks and feels like your natural tooth.
A temporary crown is created, polished and cemented. During the next two weeks, you’ll want to avoid sticky foods near the treated tooth, so the temporary crown stays put. If the temporary crown dislodges, try to replace it as fast as possible, and come visit us at our office if you can’t get it back in. The purpose of temporary crowns is to protect you from sensitivity and keep the gums from rolling over the prepared margins of the tooth.
Second Appointment
During your second visit, the temporary crown will be removed and the final crown will be tried in and examined for perfection. We will take a dental X-ray to ensure quality fit and aesthetic approval. An adhesive is then applied to the tooth and cement will be luted onto the interior of the crown. Any excess cement will be removed. You’ll be provided with all the necessary instruction to take proper care of your new crown!