Dental Crown Repair Explained for Beginners

What Actually Happens During Crown Repair?

The first step is to examine the crown. The dentist will look to see if only the crown is affected or if the tooth underneath is also in trouble. That difference is very important.

A tiny chip can be fixed with tooth-coloured material. A crown that has become loose may need cleaning and checking before it is bonded back. However if the crown is badly cracked, badly worn or no longer fits, fixing the crown may not be the choice.

Repair or Replacement?

• A tiny chip that does not change the way you bite is usually easy to fix. The crown must still be checked for a smooth edge.

• A loose crown needs attention because food and bacteria can get underneath the crown.

• Cracks running through the crown are more difficult especially when the cracks weaken the crown.

• The tooth underneath matters too. A healthy tooth gives the dentist a different starting point compared to a tooth with new decay.

Why Does a Crown Need Repair?

Crowns do not last forever. Biting pressure slowly wears them down. Habits such as grinding teeth can put even more force through the crown. An accident can also damage the crown.

Sometimes the problem is not dramatic all. The patient simply notices that the crown feels different.

What About a Loose Crown?

Do not try to glue the crown yourself. Household glue is not meant for the mouth. Can damage the tooth or make professional treatment more difficult.

Instead keep the crown safe if it has come off and contact the dentist. The dentist can check why the crown became loose before deciding what happens next. Sometimes the existing crown can be re-cemented. Sometimes the fit has. A replacement makes more sense.

Does Crown Repair Hurt?

It depends on what’s causing the problem. If the repair involves the crown itself treatment is often fairly simple. If the tooth underneath is sensitive or damaged the patient may need treatment before the crown can be repaired properly.

After repair the crown should feel comfortable when the patient bites. The dentist will also check the shape. Bite so the repaired area does not feel like chewing on a tiny pebble.

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