Who it is for
A tooth after root canal treatment, a heavily filled tooth that keeps breaking, or a tooth that has cracked.
What happens
- 01
Prepare
The tooth is reduced by a measured amount all round, and an impression or scan is taken.
- 02
Fit a temporary
A temporary crown protects the tooth while the permanent one is made, usually seven to ten days.
- 03
Cement
The fit, the contact with neighbouring teeth and the bite are checked before cementing.
Afterwards
Avoid sticky food for the first day. Clean around the margin as carefully as around a natural tooth; that margin is where decay starts again.
Questions we are asked
Zirconia or porcelain fused to metal?
Zirconia for back teeth and for anyone who grinds. Porcelain fused to metal remains a reasonable choice where more tooth needs to be hidden.
How long should it last?
Fifteen years or more with good cleaning at the margin and a night guard if you grind.
This treatment may not suit every patient, and depends on an examination first. A published range is not a quotation; the fee for your case is given in writing before anything starts. Fees are also available at reception.