Need a Dental Crown in Ghatkopar East, Mumbai?

A dental crown provides multiple benefits:

1. A tooth crown protects the tooth underneath after root canal therapy, especially the molars which are important to chewing food.
2. A dental cap can substitute for a missing tooth thus restoring function and continuity to the dentition.
3. A tooth cap protects damaged and broken teeth from further deterioration and restores their look and function.
4. It also has esthetic purposes when your smile is marred by uneven, chipped or unsightly looking teeth. 
5. It is also used to protect teeth in patients with parafunctional habits like grinding and clenching their teeth. 
6. Good quality crowns and bridges last you a long time and breathe new life into teeth that have no hope.

A thorough examination of your teeth is first done to determine which teeth need to be protected with a dental crown. After a patient has approved, a potent local anesthetic is administered to make the patient more comfortable. The concerned tooth is then cut down by 1.5 to 2 mm from all sides and a margin is prepared along the gum line to provide for seating of the dental cap. The dentist will show you a range of colors from a shade guide and select a shade matching your tooth color. A dental impression is taken of the preparation which is sent to a dental laboratory. The dental lab will then custom make a tooth crown for you according to the dimensions of the preparation and the shade which was selected. This tooth cap is then tried in your mouth for fit and levelling issues and cemented on the tooth with permanent cement. Any excess cement is cleaned off and there is your new dental cap ready at your service!

A dental cap cost varies since it comes in a variety of materials like stainless steel, metal cap with a ceramic facing, full ceramic or zirconia. A tooth cap cost also varies according to the number of teeth which need capping.  The cost of the dentist’s labor, his material cost and the dental lab fees are all-inclusive in the final cost. Some patients are covered by dental insurance provided by the companies they work for. The most important factor to consider is the value a dental crown provides and the teeth which need a crown’s protection. If your teeth break down, especially your molars, chewing your food becomes a challenge and after a certain point the only option left is to extract the tooth and pay more for its replacement. A dental crown is a long-lasting solution that prevents your dentition from breaking down, requiring even more extensive and expensive dental procedures.