Dental crowns aim to preserve the teeth that are prone to damage as a result of a fracture in the tooth structure, or undergo complex treatments, such as: dental root canal treatment and dental implants .
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This is done by covering the tooth with a cover that protects it, which helps to restore the structure of the teeth after treatment, protect the teeth from decay, and also prevents future tooth breakage or infection of the tooth.
Dental crowns risks
Dental crowns are associated with many risks, such as the following:
infection.
bleeding.
Hypersensitivity to anesthetics.
Nerve injury, causing partial or complete loss of the sense of taste.
Before the procedure
Dental X-rays are taken, and a panoramic image may be needed to diagnose and treat problems in the tooth.
The doctor prescribes some antibiotics for people who are more susceptible to infections in the heart valves to avoid any complications after the operation, and some blood tests are done for people who suffer from blood clotting disorders .
during the procedure
The patient is given local or complete anesthesia, then the dentist begins the procedure of dental crowns, as follows:
Opening the enamel of the tooth and removing the decay that has accumulated in and around the tooth by means of special tools.
The tooth is drilled to change its shape and then putty is applied, giving a prototype of the crown.
The crown is manufactured from different materials, chosen based on what the doctor decides in addition to the patient’s desire.
A temporary crown is placed for the patient for a period of 1-2 weeks, then the permanent crown is installed in the second session after making sure that it is suitable for the tooth.
Post procedure
The following are the most important procedures that are recommended to be followed after dental crowns:
You should avoid eating or drinking for two hours after the operation, until the effect of the anesthetic wears off.
The patient may then feel pain and swelling in the area; So he can use painkillers as needed.
Good oral hygiene must be maintained, through the use of brush and paste on a daily basis, in addition to other cleaning methods.
Your doctor may recommend rinsing your mouth with salt water to prevent bleeding.
Your doctor may recommend antibiotics if there is an infection or inflammation in the area.
You should see a doctor immediately if some symptoms appear, such as:
High temperature.
Severe pain.
Bleeding or discharge from the mouth.