Natural Dental Crowns (Dental Crown Procedures) in Singapore

WHAT IS INVOLVED?

The Process

Initial Consultation
Our dental specialist/ dentist will find out the details of your medical and dental history, go through a consultation and examination and take a digital X-ray of your teeth to enable a thorough and detailed diagnosis. We will examine your teeth to determine if you also need to have root canal treatment on the tooth. Root canal treatment is usually recommended where there is extensive decay or risk of infection or injury to the tooth’s pulp. Although the two are often prescribed together, root canal treatment may not always be necessary.

Preparation for the Crown
A crown may require a foundation build up called a core. Thereafter, approximately 1mm of weakened tooth structure will be removed to make space for the crown. An impression of the tooth will then be made and is sent to the dental laboratory. A temporary crown may be made until the definitive crown is ready. This is usually made of resin and is not meant to last more than one month.

This process can be completed in one visit.

Fitting of the Crown
Once the crown is ready, the dentist will remove the temporary crown and try in the definitive crown. Any adjustments (if necessary) will be made to ensure a good fit and colour. The crown will be cemented into place.

This process can be completed in one visit and you will be able to resume normal daily activities within an hour after you leave the clinic.

Follow Up Care
Crowned teeth are no stronger or weaker than your own natural teeth. With a proper home care oral regime and regular professional maintenance every 6 months, crowned teeth will last for decades.

Research has shown that the success rate for crowns is about 85% to 90% over ten years. This means that out of 100 crowns done, about 10 to 15 of them need to be repaired or done again within this time.