Dental care · Europe Dentaire
Dental crown
Dental crowns are restorations used to protect and strengthen damaged teeth. They also offer an aesthetic solution to improve the appearance of the smile. More and more people are choosing to travel abroad to avail high quality dental crowns at affordable prices.
Before you travel
At a glance
- Duration
- The lifespan of a dental crown depends on several factors, such as the material used, oral hygiene habits and regular visits to the dentist. In general, properly cared for crowns can last 10-15 years or more. Duration of the Intervention The placement of a dental crown can generally take 1 to 2 hours, depending on the complexity of each case. Your dentist will give you an accurate estimate of the time needed during your consultation.
- Anaesthesia
- For your convenience, various anesthesia options are available when placing a dental crown. Your dentist will explain the different methods to you and recommend the one that best suits your situation.
- Convalescence
- After the installation of a dental crown, it is normal to feel some tooth sensitivity for a few days. However, most patients can resume their normal activities the day after the procedure.
- Results
- Success rates for dental crowns vary depending on a number of factors, including the quality of the material used, the skill of the dentist, and the care provided by the patient. In general, dental crowns have a high success rate, ranging from 90% to 95%.
Le traitement
What this treatment involves
Dental crowns are fixed prostheses that cover the visible part of a damaged or weakened tooth. They are custom made to perfectly fit the natural tooth and are fixed in place using a dental adhesive or sometimes by a cementation technique.
Intervention and Manufacturing Procedure
The procedure for placing a dental crown abroad usually takes place in several stages:
- Dental examination and tooth preparation
- Taking dental impressions
- Fabrication of the crown in a dental laboratory
- Crown try-on and fit
- Permanent fixation of the crown on the prepared tooth
Materials
Dental crowns can be made from a variety of materials, including:
- Ceramic (zirconia, e-max): offering excellent aesthetics
- Metal (alloy based on cobalt-chromium or gold): durable and resistant
- Composite resin: more economical and used for temporary crowns
Great Brands
Several well-known brands manufacture high quality dental crown materials, including:
- 3M ESPE
- Ivoclar Vivadent
- Dentsply Sirona
- VITA
- Nobel Biocare
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