For a chip or minor damage the repair itself may take around 30 to 60 minutes. The dentist checks the crown first. Decides whether repairing it will give a reliable result. If the damage is too deep or the crown no longer fits properly replacing it makes sense.<\/p>\r\n
The First Appointment<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 A simple repair is enough especially when the chip is small and the crown still fits comfortably.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 The crown needs attention before it gets worse although the repair itself may still be completed during the visit.<\/p>\r\n
\u2022 Replacement is the route when the crown is badly damaged or the fit has changed.<\/p>\r\n
This takes longer. Usually the old crown has to be removed. The dentist then checks the tooth underneath because there isn’t point placing a fresh crown over a tooth that needs treatment.<\/p>\r\n
If the tooth is healthy enough a temporary crown may be fitted while the permanent one is made. That laboratory stage is where the timeline stretches. Depending on the practice and laboratory the final crown may take roughly one to two weeks.<\/p>\r\n
Once the permanent crown arrives you’ll have another appointment. The dentist checks its shape and fit before cementing it into place. Your bite gets checked too because even a tiny difference can become irritating when you’re chewing every day.<\/p>\r\n
If the tooth needs root canal treatment or another procedure first though the timeline changes. Treatment has to happen before the final crown can be fitted.<\/p>\r\n
Don’t wait for a crown to become painful before getting it looked at. A loose crown deserves attention. So does a sharp edge, a crack or a sudden change in how your teeth meet.<\/p>\r\n
Getting a crown checked early is usually less hassle than waiting until you’re dealing with a bigger problem.. Honestly if something in your mouth suddenly feels wrong you tend to notice it every time you eat anyway.<\/p>\r\n