Beautifully Natural Tooth Restoration
A dental crown is a custom-made “cap” placed over a tooth to restore its strength, function, and appearance. Crowns are commonly used for teeth that are broken, severely decayed, misshapen, discoloured, or treated with a root canal. Each crown is individually crafted to match the natural colour and contour of your surrounding teeth for a seamless-looking smile. With proper care, dental crowns can last 15 years or longer. Crowns may also be used to support a dental bridge, restore a dental implant, or enhance the overall aesthetics of your smile.
How Does the Dental Crown Procedure Work?
Getting a dental crown typically requires two visits to our office and is completed by one of our experienced dentists.
Here’s what you can expect during the process:
Examining and Preparing the Tooth
The first step in the dental crown process is a detailed examination and preparation of the tooth. Your dentist will assess the condition of the tooth, clean the area, and reshape it as needed to create a secure fit for the crown. Any damaged or decayed portions of the tooth will be removed to restore strength and prevent future complications.
Designing and Shaping Your Crown
Once your tooth has been prepared, we will take detailed impressions of your teeth using dental putty. These impressions are used to create a custom porcelain crown that matches the shape and appearance of your natural teeth. In the meantime, a temporary crown will be placed to protect your tooth until your permanent crown is ready. If you are restoring a missing tooth with a dental implant, impressions of the implant and surrounding teeth will also be taken so your custom crown can be precisely crafted.
Placing Your Permanent Crown
At your second appointment, your temporary crown will be removed and replaced with your permanent custom crown. The crown will be securely bonded using strong dental cement or, in some cases, a discreet internal screw. Once in place, we will polish the crown and make any final adjustments to ensure a comfortable bite and a natural fit.
Cost of Dental Crowns in Burlington
The out-of-pocket cost for a dental crown can vary widely from patient to patient. With a typical insurance plan a single crown averages out to about $200 to $600+. Without insurance, a reasonable ball-park figure for a crown would be about $800 to $1200 and up. To get your mouth looking and feeling normal again, most people feel that a dental crown is an easy decision but the cost may still give you pause.
- The type of crown and the material that is used.
- The location and complexity of the procedure.
- The number of crowns that may be required.
- Combining the crown with other dental appliances like bridges.
- Supplies and equipment that are required for your specific treatment.
So what goes into determining the cost of a dental crown?
Remember, no dental practice can provide an accurate quote over the phone. Ultimately, your needs are as unique as your smile. It’s important to speak with a dentist and undergo an oral exam to find out all your treatment options and to receive an accurate quote. If you have dental insurance, we would be happy to supply you with a quote to submit to them so you can find out your out-of-pocket costs before you make a decision.
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Your consultation will include an examination of everything from your teeth, gums and soft tissues to the shape and condition of your bite. Generally, we want to see how your whole mouth looks and functions. Before we plan your treatment we want to know everything about the health and aesthetic of your smile, and most importantly, what you want to achieve so we can help you get there.
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