A temporary crown is a dental appliance in the shape of a tooth and is attached for a period of time until a permanent crown or bridge can be installed. Even if they are temporary, the functional value of temporary crowns is very important and should not be ignored during the preparation phase of the final prosthetic work. Your local Dentist in Viera will explain to you the reasons why crowns are important for you personally.
Why do you need temporary crowns?
* A temporary crown is necessary to protect you from tooth pain if the tooth is not devitalized (polished teeth are more sensitive to changes in temperature -; hot or cold).
* To protect the hard tissues of the tooth from germs (polished teeth are more vulnerable to microbes). If temporary crowns are placed, bacteria cannot easily penetrate the tooth, resulting in nerve inflammation (pulpitis).
* Temporary crowns are made to not feel discomfort while eating for the entire period of treatment.
* To prevent excessive increase of the gums.
* Temporary crowns are placed not only for functionality, but also to improve the aesthetic appearance of teeth.
The preparation of temporary crowns
At present, there are two methods of preparing temporary crowns:
* Temporary crown made in the patient’s mouth. Before polishing, the dentist takes an impression of the tooth. After finishing the preparation of the tooth, the Dentist in Viera fills the cavity with a special liquid plastic and applies it on the polished tooth. A few minutes later, after curing the acrylic resin, the doctor removes the footprint and behold, the temporary crown is ready. Once the crown is completed, the dentist makes adjustments as necessary.
* Temporary crown performed in the laboratory. The temporary crown is made by a dental technician in the laboratory, based on the footprint of the polished tooth taken by the dentist. A dental technician prepares a plaster model of a temporary crown which is produced in acrylic resin. As the crown is ready, the dentist checks if it is well polished, smooth and fixed with a temporary cement on the tooth.
The first method is not possible to use on implants or when teeth are missing, so the preparation laboratory is used more often than not. The fact is that this procedure is efficient and cost-effective. for more info.
