Ceramic Dental Crowns Treatment Timeline: What to Expect

The First Appointment

Your dentist starts by looking at the tooth and the area around it. An X-ray might be needed if there is a problem with the root or the bone under the tooth. If the tooth is good for a crown the dentist then gets it ready by taking away a bit of the outer layer so the ceramic crown can fit well.

Getting the Temporary Crown

After the tooth is shaped your dentist takes a mold or a digital picture. That information is sent to the lab, where your permanent ceramic crown is made to fit your tooth and look like the other teeth.

You usually don’t go home with the tooth exposed. A temporary crown is put on first. It keeps the tooth safe while you wait and helps you eat without much trouble although sticky foods are best to avoid.

Waiting for the Permanent Crown

This is the part of the process. The lab needs time to make the crown exactly right. Your dentist may set up another appointment about one to two weeks later.

Some offices use methods that make the wait shorter especially if they have same-day crown technology. That is helpful. I wouldn’t rush the process just because it is faster. A crown needs to fit your bite. That is more important than saving a days.

The Second Appointment

Your dentist takes off the crown and checks the permanent ceramic crown before putting it in place. The fit is important. So is the color.. Your bite gets checked too because even a small change can feel uncomfortable when you close your mouth.

If everything looks good the crown is fixed in place. You will probably spend time in the chair than during the first appointment.

What Happens After Fitting?

Most people stop noticing the crown as they get used to it. If your bite still feels too high after a days don’t just accept it. A quick fix can make a difference.

• The first appointment is mainly about looking at the tooth and getting it ready with a temporary crown put on before you leave.

• One to two weeks is common for the lab part although some dental offices have digital choices.

• The second appointment is usually the time to put the crown in place, where the shape and bite are checked before it is fixed.

• A little bit of sensitivity is not unusual after a lot of work on the tooth.

So How Long Does It Really Take?

For a ceramic crown expect the whole process to take about two weeks from when the tooth is prepared to when the crown is put in place. The actual appointments are much shorter than the time between them.

If your tooth needs more work first the schedule changes. A root canal, gum treatment or something else may need to happen before the crown is placed.

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