Without much knowledge of dentistry, it is unlikely that you will have more than a passing knowledge of what the difference between crowns and implants are, and no real knowledge of when either one is appropriate.
As you would imagine, crowns are basically coverings that are placed over unhealthy teeth in order to retain a biting surface and attractive...
Thursday, 30 October 2014
Wednesday, 29 October 2014
Dental Crowns or Dental Implants
So you've had some dental issues and are going to have to choose between getting a dental crown or a dental implant. How do you decide which is better for you?
Dental implants are typically used to replace an entire tooth, and dental crowns are typically used if some part of the tooth and the root are still viable but need topped off in order to...
Tuesday, 28 October 2014
Dental Crowns: Benefits, Risks and Candidacy
If you have a tooth or teeth that have become severely damaged or decayed, it is important to restore their structure, strength, and function to improve your facial & smile aesthetics and boost your confidence. The dental crown procedure can be a great solution for patients with weakened or traumatized tooth/teeth.Cosmetically, dental crowns are...
Monday, 27 October 2014
What Is a Dental Crown?
Dental crowns are dental improvement accessories. It is almost like a cap that is positioned on the top of a problematic tooth in order to restore its form and size, increase its strength and to improve the appearance and functionality. It is a very common dental procedure and almost all the dentists of different cities perform it regularly. In order...
Sunday, 26 October 2014
Preparing a Tooth for a Dental Crown
During the preparation of a tooth for a dental crown, you will typically require two visits to your dentist. The first step will involve the examination and preparation of the tooth, while the second visit will involve placement of the permanent crown.First Visit: Examining and Preparing the ToothDuring the first visit to prepare the dental crown,...
Saturday, 25 October 2014
Dental Crowns: Understanding the Placement of Dental Crowns
Dental crowns are considered a cosmetic dental procedure. They are often used to protect weakened teeth from further damage. For example, a cracked or broken tooth can break even further without the protection of a dental crown. In terms of cosmetic surgery, a crown can be used to hide the appearance of discolored and misshapen teeth. In all honesty,...
Friday, 24 October 2014
How Long Do Dental Crowns and Bridges Last?
Quality-made dental crowns and bridges are the solution if you have damaged or discolored teeth and need their appearance and shape to be improved. Another good reason is if you have gaps where teeth have been removed, and you don't want the remaining teeth to spread out into those areas and create a bad bite.Crowns also are needed for a variety of...
Thursday, 23 October 2014
A Dental Crown May Be the Best Option
A dental crown is a tooth-like cap that is installed over an existing tooth. Crowns perform a number of functions including restoring the shape and size of a tooth and providing structural strength to a tooth or its root structure. An existing tooth that is to be fitted with a crown undergoes a certain amount of preparation which usually includes...
Wednesday, 22 October 2014
Restorative Dental Treatments: Dental Implant, Crown And Bridges
Apparently, dental services account for the largest portion of benefit payments by private health insurers (the Australian government's Department of Health reports that dental services accounted for 51% of the total benefit payment by private health insurers in 2011 - 2012, which amounted to $1.79 billion). Restorative dental treatments, in particular,...
Tuesday, 21 October 2014
About Dental Crowns
A dental crown is tooth-like structure (cap) that is placed on top of a 'repaired' tooth to restore it to its original shape, size, strength, color, appearance and function.A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types...
