To begin the dental crown process, you’ll come into our office for an appointment with our Brighton dentist. She will examine your mouth and determine whether or not a crown is right for you.
This will typically be done at a separate appointment at Bright Dentistry, but may be done right after your consultation in some cases. Dr. Jennifer Aminlari will clean and numb your mouth. Then, she will trim down your tooth to remove damaged enamel and prepare it for a crown. She will also take images and impressions of your teeth, and then attach a temporary crown to protect your tooth.
Dr. Jennifer Aminlari will send your information to a dental lab, where your crown will be built by an expert technician. It will usually take between 2-3 weeks for your permanent crown to be built and sent back to our office.
Once your crown arrives at our office, you’ll come back for your final appointment. Dr. Jennifer Aminlari will remove your temporary crown, clean your tooth, then check the fit of your final crown. She can make last-minute adjustments, if necessary. Then, she will bond your crown to your tooth permanently using dental cement. After one last polish, you’ll be sent home to enjoy your new smile.
Over the years the patient had noticed her teeth shifting and did not want to pursue orthodontics (braces). Dr. Aminlari placed crowns on her upper four incisors to close the spacing. The patient was thrilled she did not have to go through orthodontics and still achieved the smile she was looking for.
The patient had an existing bridge that he never cared for and was embarrassed to smile. Dr. Aminlari removed existing porcelain fused to his metal bridge. She then changed the material to an all ceramic esthetic bridge and crowned three other teeth to give the patient the confidence to smile out of the office wider than he had in years.
Crowns can last 20-30 years with proper care. To keep your crown intact, make sure you brush and floss regularly, eat a healthy diet, and see Dr. Aminlari for preventive care, such as six-month teeth cleanings and oral exams.
