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The Dental Crown Procedure

Aug
10
2025

The Dental Crown Procedure

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A dental crown is a vital restoration for damaged or weakened teeth, acting as a custom-fitted cap. Understanding each step, from preparation to final placement, can ease concerns and highlight how a crown protects oral health and enhances your smile. Read on to learn more about the procedure.

If you’re considering a dental crown or have concerns about a damaged tooth, Dr. Richard Gross brings years of experience and a gentle, personalized approach to every treatment. At Chester Springs Dental, you’re in expert hands. Schedule your consultation today and let Dr. Gross help restore your smile with precision and care.

Your oral care provider might recommend getting a dental crown for a few different reasons:

  • Protecting a decayed or damaged tooth
  • Covering a tooth mostly covered with a filling
  • Securing a dental bridge
  • Covering a discolored or misshapen tooth
  • Protecting a dental implant
  • Covering a tooth that’s undergone a root canal

The dental crown procedure typically happens over the course of two appointments. You might be wondering: does a dental crown hurt? While you may experience some sensitivity, your dentist will likely give you an anesthetic, just like they would with a filling.

Your first appointment: Your oral care provider will examine the tooth and prepare it for a crown. They’ll also take X-rays of the tooth and surrounding bone and file down the tooth. The amount of filing will depend on the type of crown you’re receiving—for instance, metal crowns do not need as much tooth removed as porcelain crowns. In some cases, you might need a root canal if there is a risk of infection, tooth decay, or injury to the tooth’s nerves or blood vessels (also known as pulp).

Once the tooth is filed down and ready, your oral care provider will make an impression of the tooth that’s receiving the crown using paste. They will also take an impression of the teeth above the crown, so the crown can correctly fit with your bite. At this point, the impression is sent to a lab to create the crown, which takes about two to three weeks. Your dentist will give you a temporary crown to wear to protect your teeth between your first and second visit.

Your second appointment: Now it’s time to get your crown placed. Your oral care provider will remove your temporary crown, check the color, shape, and fit of your new crown, and permanently cement it in place. Your oral care provider might use a numbing agent to ensure you’re as comfortable as possible.

Same-Day Crowns

Some dental offices might offer a same-day dental crown placement through computer-aided design (CAD). In this case, instead of taking X-rays, sending them to a lab, and waiting a few weeks, a scanning device takes images of your tooth, and the software uses these images to make a 3D model of your tooth. The software then sends the model to a machine that carves the crown out of ceramic in about 15 minutes. Once it’s ready, your oral care provider can cement it.

The Recovery Process

The recovery process should be relatively short, as you’re mostly dealing with any irritation or inflammation resulting from the procedure. Your oral care provider should provide you with after-care tips. The tooth might feel different after the procedure, as it might have a slightly different shape than your original tooth. But don’t worry—this is normal, and your crowned tooth should be feeling normal after a few days. If your bite does not feel comfortable after a few days or you feel that you’re having dental crown procedure pain, reach out to your oral care provider so that they can examine it and make any adjustments.

How To Prepare for a Crown

The best thing you can do in preparing for your appointment is to practice excellent oral care and come equipped with any questions you might have for your dentist.

Another point to be aware of is the type of crown you’re getting, which could be any of the following:

  • Porcelain bonded to metal: Porcelain is applied in layers on top of a precious metal base. This is the most common type of crown material.
  • Porcelain: These 100% porcelain crowns look natural and are typically used for front teeth, though they’re not as strong as bonded crowns.
  • Ceramic: This metal-free version provides a bonded crown’s strength and a porcelain crown’s natural look, making it suitable for any area of the mouth.
  • Glass: these natural-looking crowns can be placed anywhere
  • Gold-alloy: Silver or gold in color, these strong crowns are combinations of gold and other metal alloys to allow for longer wear.

Caring For Your Crown

Once your crown is placed and feels comfortable in your mouth, the best care method is to maintain great oral care and treat your crown the way you would treat any tooth—after all, the tooth beneath the crown still needs protection from gum disease and decay. Brush twice daily with a soft-bristle toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste, and clean between your teeth daily with floss or another interdental device, making sure to reach the area between your crown and surrounding teeth. Crowns, however, are still susceptible to cracking and wear and tear. Avoid biting hard surfaces to prevent cracking, especially with porcelain crowns.

No matter what type of crown you get, be sure to talk to your oral care provider about the process, recovery, and care. A dental crown is a standard and safe procedure that can protect your teeth for years and will restore your smile to its natural and healthy luster.

Restore your smile and protect your oral health with a custom dental crown tailored to your needs. Whether you’re dealing with a cracked tooth, severe decay, or just want to improve the appearance of your smile, Dr. Richard Gross offers expert care and trusted results. Our team at Chester Springs Dental is dedicated to providing comfortable, high-quality treatment in a welcoming environment. Call us today at 610-524-9530 to schedule your appointment—or stay connected and see our latest patient success stories by joining our Instagram community here. Your healthier, more confident smile starts now.


Reference: [https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/bridges-and-crowns/your-dental-crown-procedure-what-to-expect]

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