Procedures for Restoring Chipped, Broken, or Cracked Dental Crowns
Porcelain crowns typically last 7–15 years, but in some unforeseen cases, they may crack or break. So how can you effectively address this issue? In the following article, The East Rose Dental will provide you with detailed information on the process and methods for restoring damaged porcelain crowns, helping you regain your confident smile and ensure optimal oral health.
Cracked or Damaged Porcelain Crowns: Common Causes
Dental crowns are considered an excellent cosmetic and functional solution for many people in the process of dental restoration. However, despite their high durability, dental crowns can still be at risk of cracking or damage after a period of use. So, what are the common causes of these issues?
- Heavy Impact or Accidents: Although dental crowns are highly durable, they can still be damaged if subjected to strong external forces. Sports, traffic accidents, and hard blows to the teeth can cause dental crowns to crack or break. These impacts not only affect the crown but can also damage the underlying natural tooth.
- Biting hard objects: Biting or chewing on hard objects is a common cause of cracked dental crowns. Biting nails, chewing ice, bottle caps, or eating hard foods like bones or hard candy can damage the thin porcelain layer of the crown, resulting in cracks or fractures.
- Excessive force: Applying excessive force to chew or bite hard foods, or grinding teeth during sleep, can exert significant pressure on dental crowns, leading to their cracking or breaking. Additionally, habits like using teeth to open bottle caps can also damage dental crowns, leading to cracks, chips, or fractures.
- Poor Quality Crowns: The quality of the dental crown plays a crucial role in its durability. Using crowns of low quality or unsuitable for the patient's dental condition can lead to the crown's weakness and increased susceptibility to cracking or breaking over time.
- Errors During Crown Placement: The process of placing a dental crown requires absolute precision from the dentist to ensure a proper fit and secure attachment to the underlying tooth. Incorrect crown fitting, such as poor alignment with the natural tooth or uneven pressure distribution, increases the likelihood of crown damage during chewing.
- Natural Wear Over Time: Like natural teeth, dental crowns can also experience wear over a long period, especially for those who grind their teeth while sleeping or are under stress. Continuous grinding pressure can cause the crown to wear down and crack over time, reducing its protective effectiveness and impacting aesthetics.
- Decay or Oral Health Issues Beneath the Crown: A frequently overlooked cause is decay or other oral health issues affecting the underlying tooth beneath the crown. Decomposition, infection, or pulp problems in the natural tooth compromise the durability of the crown, potentially causing looseness, cracking, or even necessitating crown removal for underlying tooth treatment.
The process of restoring damaged or cracked dental crowns
To maintain oral health and maintain aesthetic appeal, it is essential to adjust or replace a damaged or cracked dental crown. Here is a detailed process for restoring damaged or cracked dental crowns:
Step 1: Examining and assessing the dental crown
The first step in the process of restoring a dental crown is to thoroughly examine the condition of the crown and the underlying tooth. The dentist will conduct a clinical examination and may use X-rays to determine the extent of damage to the crown as well as the condition of the underlying tooth. Based on the evaluation results, the dentist will assess and recommend the most appropriate treatment method:
- If the crack is minor and the dental crown remains intact, the dentist may perform repairs by filling or lightly polishing the crown to restore its shape and function.
- In cases where the crown is severely cracked or cannot be repaired, the dentist will need to remove the old crown and replace it with a new one to ensure durability and aesthetics.
Step 2: Removing the Damaged Dental Crown
The dentist will carefully remove the old crown if the damage to the dental crown is too great for repair. This process involves cleaning the oral cavity thoroughly and performing the removal with precision to avoid harming the underlying tooth. We will clean the surface of the underlying tooth again and prepare it to receive a new crown after removing the damaged crown.
Step 3: Treating the underlying tooth (if needed)
Before proceeding with the placement of a new dental crown, the dentist will thoroughly examine the condition of the underlying tooth. Before restoring the crown, the dentist must adequately treat any decayed, infected, or pulp issues in the tooth. Root canal therapy, infection treatment, or even repairing the damaged tooth surface are common treatment methods.
Step 4: Taking Impressions and Crafting the New Dental Crown
After completing the treatment, the dentist will take impressions of the tooth. This process ensures that the new dental crown will fit perfectly with the underlying tooth and the patient’s bite. A dental laboratory receives the impressions and crafts the new crown. Nowadays, there are various types of dental crowns available, including full porcelain, metal-ceramic, and zirconia crowns, depending on the patient’s needs and conditions.
Step 5 - Fitting the Crown and Securing It
After crafting the new dental crown, the dentist will test its fit and aesthetic appearance on the tooth. If the crown fits perfectly, the dentist will secure it in place using specialised dental adhesive. Careful fitting is necessary to guarantee a firmly attached crown that doesn't hinder chewing.
Step 6: Checking and Adjusting the Crown After Placement
After securing the dental crown, the dentist will conduct a final check to ensure that the crown fits perfectly and does not cause any discomfort to the patient. If necessary, the dentist will make minor adjustments to the height and occlusion to ensure the crown functions optimally and does not present any issues during use. Once thoroughly checked, the dental crown restoration process is complete.
Why The East Rose Dental is the Top Choice for Restoring Damaged Dental Crowns?
With over 24 years of establishment and development, The Est Rose Dental is a trusted choice for patients with oral health issues, particularly dental crowns. Here are some reasons why choosing this clinic for dental crown restoration is a great decision:
- "Top 10 Dental Systems in Vietnam": The East Rose Dental solidified its reputation by receiving the award for "Top 10 Dental Systems in Vietnam" at the "The Best of Vietnam 2024" ceremony. This recognition highlights the clinic's quality services and professionalism in the dental industry.
- Highly Specialized Team: East Rose Dental employs a team of highly skilled dental professionals with 17 to 26 years of experience in dental crown restoration, with a particular focus on repairing and restoring damaged crowns.
- Advanced Technology: The clinic continuously updates its technology for examination, fabrication, and placement of dental crowns, ensuring that the restoration process is accurate, safe, and highly effective.
- High-Quality Crown Materials: To ensure that the crowns are not only durable but also aesthetically pleasing, the clinic uses only the finest materials, such as full porcelain and zirconia crowns, to give the smile a natural look.
- Professional Treatment Process: The dental crown restoration process at the clinic follows standard procedures, ensuring safety and effectiveness, from examining and treating the underlying tooth to fabricating and placing the crown.
- Dedicated Consultation and Customer Care: The clinic prioritises patient satisfaction and provides attentive consultations, offering the best solutions tailored to each specific dental condition.
- Modern and Comfortable Clinic Environment: The clinic is equipped with modern facilities and features a friendly atmosphere, ensuring a comfortable experience for patients undergoing dental crown treatment and restoration.
Damaged or cracked dental crowns require timely intervention to maintain oral health and ensure aesthetic appeal. At East Rose Dental, we are committed to providing you with high-quality, safe, and effective dental crown restoration services. With our team of experienced dentists and the use of premium materials, we will help you restore your confident smile and protect your long-term oral health.
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