{"id":177,"date":"2015-07-06T14:05:30","date_gmt":"2015-07-06T14:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.viennapleasantdental.com\/?page_id=177"},"modified":"2015-07-06T14:05:30","modified_gmt":"2015-07-06T14:05:30","slug":"porcelain-crowns-caps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cornerstonedentalva.com\/procedures\/cosmetic-dentistry\/porcelain-crowns-caps\/","title":{"rendered":"Porcelain Crowns (Caps)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"content\">\n<div id=\"StylizedImage\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/styles.prosites.com\/litesite\/2018\/GenedImages\/Stylized\/s_Cosmetic%20Dentistry1761564960.jpg\" id=\"ctl00_ImageFlareStylized1_ImageFlareStylized1\">\n        <\/div>\n<p>    <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/\/&lt;![CDATA[\nSys.WebForms.PageRequestManager._initialize('ctl00$ContentPlaceHolder1$sm', 'aspnetForm', [], [], [], 90, 'ctl00');\n\/\/]]&gt;\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"PageService_Line_Item_Name\" id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_PageServiceLineItemName\">\n<div style=\"float:left\"><span id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_Pagename\">Porcelain Crowns (Caps)<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"float:right\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"PageService_Line_Group_Items\">\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span>A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. &nbsp;A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span>Although there are several types of crowns, porcelain (tooth colored crown) are the most popular, because they resemble your natural teeth. &nbsp;They are highly durable and will last many years, but like most dental restorations, they may eventually need to be replaced.&nbsp; Porcelain crowns are made to match the shape, size, and color or your teeth giving you a natural, long-lasting beautiful smile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><b><span><font size=\"4\">Reasons for crowns:<\/font><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\"><span>Broken or fractured teeth.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\"><span>Cosmetic enhancement.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\"><span>Decayed teeth.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\"><span>Fractured fillings.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\"><span>Large fillings.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"justify\"><span>Tooth has a root canal.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"justify\"><b><span><font size=\"4\">What does getting a crown involve?<\/font><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span>A crown procedure usually requires two appointments.&nbsp; Your first appointment will include taking several highly accurate molds (or impressions) that will be used to create your custom crown.&nbsp; A mold will also be used to create a temporary crown which will stay on your tooth for approximately two weeks until your new crown is fabricated by a dental laboratory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span>While the tooth is numb, the dentist will prepare the tooth by removing any decay and shaping the surface to properly fit the crown.&nbsp; Once these details are accomplished, your temporary crown will be placed with temporary cement and your bite will be checked to ensure you are biting properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span>At your second appointment your temporary crown will be removed, the tooth will be cleaned, and your new crown will be carefully placed to ensure the spacing and bite are accurate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\"><span>You will be given care instructions and encouraged to have regular dental visits to check your new crown.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\n        <input type=\"button\" onclick=\"document.location.href='\/procedures\/cosmetic-dentistry\/'\" value=\"&lt;&lt;\" class=\"Button\" onmouseout=\"this.className='Button'\" onmouseover=\"this.className='ButtonHover'\" id=\"ctl00_ContentPlaceHolder1_btnBack\" name=\"ctl00$ContentPlaceHolder1$btnBack\"><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Porcelain Crowns (Caps) A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. &nbsp;A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations. 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