Does the prospect of a dental crown scare you? Most people are not attracted to this type of dental treatment because they have heard many negative things about it or have experienced many problems with crowns themselves.
Let's break down which concerns are real and which are just a myth.
Myth 1: A filling is better than a crown
It is true that multiple fillings will cost you a little less, but this treatment is by no means better. Because teeth lose their strength after multiple fillings are placed, there is a high risk of cracking and splitting of the tooth. These teeth should not be subjected to serious stress, such as chewing hard food, and this creates serious discomfort.
Myth 2: Teeth under crowns rot and decay sooner or later
It's actually true that this happens, but it's not the denture's fault.
First, the cause may be a tooth that is already sufficiently decayed before treatment begins. There are cases when a dentist decides to place a crown, although in fact this treatment is a temporary solution to the problem. In such cases, it is better to remove the tooth and replace it with an implant before the bone tissue atrophies, otherwise it may lead to the impossibility of any treatment at all and even implantation.
Second, insufficient oral hygiene may be the cause of tooth decay under a crown. You need to remember that the tooth under the crown is already weakened and poor hygiene promotes the growth of bacteria that destroys the tooth. So tooth decay can be your fault.
Third, incorrect fitting of the prosthesis. The gap between the tooth and the crown leads to plaque accumulation between them and as a result, bacteria breeding.
Myth 3: A tooth needs to be ground down very hard for a crown.
Not too long ago, that's exactly what was done. But fortunately, dental treatment has changed a lot in recent years. With the help of microscope and digital equipment, the specialist controls the process of grinding and removes no more than 0.9 mm of tissue for the prosthesis. Thanks to modern technology, the fabrication of crowns is not done "by eye", but is controlled by computer.
Myth 4: You must remove the nerve of the tooth to place a crown
Unfortunately, there are still dentists who believe that tooth depulping is a mandatory procedure for a crown. But modern dentistry does not stand still and, fortunately, many dentists are already of the opinion that it is not just possible, but necessary to leave the tooth alive. And instead of a crown, a special inlay is placed on the living tooth. Such treatment is more gentle and the service life of the crown is significantly increased.
Myth 5: Re-insertion of a crown is not possible
Again, it all depends on how the previous crown was placed and whether the tooth was properly prepared. If the patient visits a specialist in a timely manner, it is quite possible to treat and re-install.
Many people are guided by these misconceptions and refuse to have a crown placed. But in fact, if a qualified dentist suggests such a treatment, it is necessary. You cannot permanently "restore" a tooth with a filling. After each new filling is placed, the tooth is traumatized and there is a risk of cracking when chewing, which will lead to complete tooth loss. A denture helps to distribute the load evenly and preserve the remaining teeth for as long as possible.
Bagita Dental Clinic has been providing implants and prosthetics for more than 25 years, which allows us to provide flawless treatment with an individualized approach to each patient.