Dental Crowns in Calgary
Bite Dental Works in Calgary understands that receiving a dental crown can be a daunting experience. Dental crowns can be necessary for a variety of reasons. Crowns are often used to protect a weakened tooth or to hold together a cracked tooth. Trust Bite Dental Works for exceptional assistance when in need of dental crowns in Calgary.
Dental crowns restore a tooth that is already broken. A crown can restore a tooth with a large filling or that has been severely worn down, or restore a dental implant. It can also be cosmetic to cover a misshaped tooth.
But you do not need to worry since Bite Dental Works are always there to guide you, provide you with accurate information, clear your doubts and help you manage your dental crown properly and ensure its longevity. When in need of dental crowns in Calgary, trust Bite Dental Works for reliable assistance. We offer dental crowns to our patients in and around Calgary. We will also make sure that the entire procedure of getting a dental crown is hassle-free for you so that you face minimal discomfort. You can also count on us for a wide range of services including dental check-ups, porcelain veneers and cosmetic dentistry.
What Are Dental Crowns?
Technically, a dental crown is a cap, which is customized to cover the patient’s teeth. In other words, a dental crown can be understood as a covering that is put on your tooth to make your tooth stronger. Dental crowns help improve functionality and increase the visual appeal of teeth. They are extremely helpful for patients whose teeth have been damaged due to tooth decay.
You can consider dental crowns in Calgary when teeth have been damaged or broken due to injury or old metal fillings. Once installed, dental crowns can last for several years, provided you take adequate measures for their maintenance.
Type of Crowns
There are a variety of dental crowns that are used for different purposes. You can explore our curated list of different types of dental crowns:
Three-Quarter Crown - It is used for cusp-fractures, i.e. when the pointy part of the tooth where you chew is fractured.
Full Crown - Used in cases of tooth decay, cracked teeth, or root canal treated teeth.
Metal – Metal crowns are durable and can withstand biting and chewing forces. They are often made out of gold, platinum, or other base-metal alloys. Since they rarely chip or break, they are a good choice for molars.
Porcelain-Fused Metal – These types of crowns are colour-matched to the rest of your teeth and are a hybrid. The porcelain is used to match existing teeth, but the metal is needed for strength. However, the porcelain can be prone to chipping or breaking.
All-Ceramic or All-Porcelain – This type of crown allows for the best colour-matching similar to normal teeth. You can also consider them if you have an allergy to some types of metal.
How Long Does it Take to Get a Dental Crown?
Traditionally, getting a dental crown takes two appointments. You will also be required to use a temporary crown for 1-2 weeks. However, if there is an emergency, you have time constraints, or the dentist finds you are a good candidate, you can opt for a CEREC Crown System. You can also consider us for same-day dental crown procedures. Bite Dental Works is proud to perform procedures on our patients using the very latest technologies. CEREC, one appointment crowns create a porcelain crown in a single visit, repairing chipped, cracked, and damaged teeth. A digital image of the tooth is captured using a special camera, instead of creating an impression mold. The digital image is brought to a screen next to the dental chair where Dr. Hoe then guides the machine through the design of your crown. This near-instant production is possible due to the Primescan’s photorealistic and highly accurate data. Its dynamic depth scan technology enables perfect sharpness and outstanding precision. It is the most accurate of all intraoral scanners on the market, right from the very first scan, delivering complete 3D structures of everything in its view.
Same-Day Crown Capabilities
Bite Dental Works is proud to perform procedures on our patients using the very latest technologies. Whereas in the past a dental crown would require multiple visits and the necessity of a temporary crown while a lab created the permanent filling, our state-of-the-art CEREC, one appointment crowns creates a porcelain crown in a single visit, repairing chipped, cracked, and damaged teeth. A digital image of the tooth is captured using a special camera, instead of creating an impression mold. The digital image is brought to a screen next to the dental chair where Dr. Hoe then guides the machine through the design of your crown. It can then be created and fitted right there and then.
This near-instant production is possible due to the Primescan’s photorealistic and highly accurate data. Its dynamic depth scan technology enables perfect sharpness and outstanding precision. It is the most accurate of all intraoral scanners on the market, delivering complete 3D structures of everything in its view – right from the very first scan.
Benefits of Same Day Crowns
No Temporary Crown Needed
You’ll receive a new smile in one visit. There’s no need to be fitted with a temporary crown while your permanent crown is being created.
No Return Visits Required
Temporary crowns aren’t a part of this process! In simple words, you won’t have to return for the fitting of your new crown. Get all that over within one appointment with CEREC Primescan-created crowns.
No Dental Putty Used
Digital mapping means you won’t have to deal with dental putty for a manual dental impression.
High-Quality Ceramic
CEREC crowns have the same characteristics as tooth enamel. This is what makes them durable without compromising on their quality.
Precise Fit
The technology that makes these crowns possible is due to precise-digital scanning. It makes sure that crown fits precisely, taking into account your bite pattern and all of your tooth’s contours.
Durability
Same-day crowns stand the test of time and are just as durable as traditional crowns.
Superior Looks
Due to the precise design of same-day dental crowns, they look like natural teeth. You can also choose from multiple colour shades to match your existing smile.
Greater Comfort
CEREC Primescan technology ensures that your crown is designed with such detail that it offers the same comfort as your real tooth.
Care Tips for Dental Crowns
Once you have installed a dental crown, it is essential that you take good care of your crown's durability. Feel free to explore our care tips for your dental crowns in Calgary:
- You can start by carefully brushing your teeth twice a day.
- Consider using toothpaste that suits sensitive teeth, if you have any.
- You should floss daily to keep your teeth in good shape.
- You can consider using a nightguard against teeth grinding or clenching.
With proper care and cleaning, dental crowns can last a long time. The durability of dental crowns is affected by your personal and eating habits. For instance, activities like biting fingernails, using teeth to open packaging, or clenching of teeth adversely affect your dental crown's health.
