Preparing the tooth. Before our dentist can place your oral crown, they have to prepare the tooth receiving it. This means they’ll mold your tooth — and in some cases, they’ll install a foundation — before application. The amount of tooth the dentist will need will depend on the state of your tooth and the type of crown you’ll be having fitted.

Making the impression. Once your tooth has been prepared, we’ll need to create an impression of your teeth, either with a mold or through digital means. The impression will be sent to a dental laboratory where your permanent crown will be made. Although the impression will be fashioned in about five minutes, you can expect to wait between a couple of days to a couple of weeks for your crown to be finished.

Applying the temporary crown. While your permanent crown is being made, you will wear a temporary crown in the area where your permanent crown will be placed. This is prepared by our oral laboratory, is usually made of plastic, and will be fitted with temporary adhesive so that we can remove it once your permanent crown is ready.

Installing the permanent crown. After we’ve received your permanent crown from the dental lab, we’ll remove the temporary crown and ensure that the permanent crown is a tight fit for your oral cavity. Every now and then the permanent crown will need slight reshaping before we install it.

Oral crown application might be more complicated than you thought, but the experience won’t be a hard one for you at Northport Prosthodontics in Northport, New York. Call 631-262-0644 now to pencil in your next checkup with Dr. John Poulos to make sure that your oral health future stays bright.

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– CEREC technology is also helpful for dental fillings, as porcelain is extremely durable and capable of holding up well under the expected wear and tear of chewing and eating.

– CEREC crowns are often referred to as same-day crowns due to their ability to be placed in a single office visit.

– Dental crowns can last over a decade while protecting a tooth from decay and cavities.

– CEREC crowns erase the need for temporary crowns.

– CEREC crowns are mostly stain resistant and can imitate the natural look of real teeth.

– We can make sure your CEREC crowns can be easily adjusted during the design phase to ensure the tightest fit possible for your crowns.

– CEREC crowns place an importance on customizability, as they are built exactly for your oral health care needs and each tooth’s necessary treatment.

If you would like to schedule an appointment to discuss your possible CEREC treatment with Dr. John Poulos and our team at Northport Prosthodontics, please call 631-262-0644 to set up a visit to our office in Northport, New York. With the help of our team, the pathway to a better smile can be yours!

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