{"id":677,"date":"2021-06-11T07:55:41","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T07:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medinirvana.com\/blog\/?p=677"},"modified":"2021-06-11T10:02:00","modified_gmt":"2021-06-11T10:02:00","slug":"preparing-a-tooth-for-a-crown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medinirvana.com\/blog\/preparing-a-tooth-for-a-crown\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn All About Dental Crown Before Getting One"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dental crown is like a cap for damaged or destroyed teeth. Different types of dental crowns are available depending on the kind of materials they are made from, like porcelain, ceramic, metal, and many more. Many people have questions about dental crown procedures like <strong>\u201cDo they numb you before permanent crown?\u201d<\/strong>, <strong>\u201cHow strong are crowns on front teeth?\u201d<\/strong> dental crown procedure pain, cost of a dental crown, and <strong>preparing a tooth for a crown.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article will discuss dental crowns in great detail and aim to answer all the doubts and apprehensions you might have about the procedure. A lot of people do not get dental crowns thinking about the <strong>dental crown procedure pain<\/strong>. We will talk about this in detail to know what to expect while going for the procedure. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will also learn everything you need to know about preparing a tooth for a crown.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Feel free to skip ahead if one topic catches your eye:<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#list1\"> When do you need a dental crown? <\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#list2\">  Types of Dental Crown: choose the best dental crown for yourself.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#list3\">  Dental Crown Procedure: Is it painful?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#list4\">  Dental Crown Cost in India: Which factors decide the cost of Dental Crown?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#list5\">  How to Prepare for your Medical Tour to India during covid times?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#list6\">  Benefits of Getting Dental Crown in India.<\/a> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#takeaway\"> Take Away<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"list1\">1. When do you need a dental crown?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A dental crown can be a necessity in many cases like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To protect a tooth that is susceptible to decay or to break.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To hold together parts of a tooth if there are cracks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To restore a tooth that is severely damaged or broken. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dental crowns are also used for supporting dental bridges. They act as the support on which the dental bridge is mounted. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To cover a discolored tooth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To cover teeth that have been treated using <a href=\"https:\/\/medinirvana.com\/blog\/root-canal-treatment-india\/\">Root Canal Treatment<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Used as the top portion of a dental implant. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To cover a tooth with a large filling.  <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"list2\">2. Types of Dental Crown: choose the best dental crown for yourself.<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dental crowns can be categorized into different groups based on various criteria. These can be of different types depending on the kind of material they are made of. Dental crowns can be made of different substances like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Porcelain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Metal<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ceramic <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Zirconia<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Composite resin<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> And a combination of these substances.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Metal dental crowns<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several metals like gold, palladium, nickel, and chromium can be used to make dental crowns. The metal crowns are the toughest of all other materials and do not frequently chip or break. These require only a small portion of the tooth to be removed and can easily handle the chewing and biting force. These dental crowns last the longest among other types.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The drawback of metal crowns is their shiny and metallic look which cannot look like normal teeth. These are a good option for teeth that are not easily seen as the last molars. Another problem with metal crowns is the fact that these are not safe for some procedures like MRI or CT scans. These have to be removed before you can get these tests done.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other different types of dental crowns are categorized based on their duration of the placement. These are of the following types:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Permanent dental crown<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Temporary dental crown<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Permanent dental crown<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name suggests, these crowns are placed permanently over your teeth. These are made according to the actual shape of your tooth that needs the crown. There is some making time included, till then, a temporary crown is placed on the affected tooth. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Temporary dental crown<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary crowns are placed on your teeth for a short period till the permanent crown is being made. These are attached to your tooth using a weak adhesive that can be easily removed when the permanent crown is ready. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complications can occur with dental crowns as well. These vary with different types of dental crowns, but some problems are commonly seen like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sensitivity in the tooth or surrounding areas <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Discomfort due to the dental crown <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Loosening or chipping of the crown <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Allergic reaction to the dental crown <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"list3\">3. Dental Crown Procedure: Is it painful?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tooth crown procedure requires either one or two sittings. During the first sitting, your tooth will be examined and X-Ray images of the tooth will be taken. Then molds can also be made for the dental crown at that time. The dentist will then file and shape your teeth and take impressions to make dental crowns. After all this is done, your teeth would be covered with a temporary dental crown to protect them from further damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before beginning the procedure, your dentist will give a local anesthetic that will numb the area. You will not feel any pain sensation during the process. This is done to make the whole process pain-free and comfortable for you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparing a tooth for a crown is the first step in the procedure. Once the tooth and surrounding area is appropriately anesthetized, your dentist will reshape the tooth along the chewing lines so that the crown can fit properly. The part of the natural tooth to be removed depends on the kind of crown that has to be implanted. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the tooth has been properly reshaped, your dentist will take impressions of the tooth, which acts as the molds on which the dental crown is made. Impressions of the surrounding teeth and teeth above and below are also taken to ensure that the crown aligns properly and does not interfere in biting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The impressions are then sent to the labs that make the dental crowns, and you will have to wait for a few weeks before the permanent crowns are ready. Your dentist will then cement the permanent crowns to your teeth. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking care of your tooth pre and post crown placement is very important to increase the longevity of the dental crowns. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-crown placement care includes the following steps: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When you are fitted with the temporary crown, avoid eating hard and sticky food that can cause damage to the tooth or the crown. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Brush properly but gently in that region.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> While flossing, do not pull out the floss. Slide it between the teeth instead. This will ensure that the temporary crown does not come off with the floss. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid smoking or alcohol consumption.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use that side of the mouth minimally that is fitted with a dental crown. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the dental crown has been placed, care has to be taken to protect it. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Avoid rinsing and brushing your teeth the day of your procedure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a straw for drinking liquids.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid spitting. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid smoking or alcohol consumption. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Do not eat or drink anything for 30 minutes after the procedure or till the anesthesia is completely worn off.  <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not chew any hard or sticky food items as these can cause damage to the crown or even cause dislodging of the crown.   <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-666 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/medinirvana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Before-and-After-Instruction-of-Dental-Crown.png\" alt=\"Before and After Instruction of Dental Crown\" width=\"1024\" height=\"868\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"list4\">4. Dental Crown Cost in India: Which factors decide the cost of Dental Crown?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of dental crown in India depends on a lot of factors like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The city you chose to get the <strong>tooth crown procedure<\/strong> done.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The clinic where you get the tooth crown procedure done.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skill and expertise of the dentist performing the procedure. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of dental crowns used. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A number of teeth that require a crown.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The extent of damage to the tooth, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping all these factors in mind, the average cost of a dental crown in India can range anywhere between INR 20,000 and INR 50,000. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"list5\">5. How to Prepare for your Medical Tour to India during covid times?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of the ongoing pandemic, it is important to be well prepared and follow all the necessary guidelines to ensure your safety. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before coming for the procedure, get yourself tested for COVID and travel only if you have a negative report. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a checklist of all the documents that you need to carry with you for the procedure. These will include the following documents:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covid Negative Report <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospital Letter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicant Photo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport and Personal Details Scan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VISA<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of residential address<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of required funds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recommendation from the home country doctor to visit a particular specialized medical centre for treatment <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical documents of the treatments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check your Insurance (If any)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport copy of attendant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of relation with the attendant<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While coming to India, follow all the necessary COVID precautions like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear double masks and shields.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain social distancing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow strict hand hygiene.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow strict respiratory hygiene.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from all this, ask your dentist everything about the procedure in COVID times and follow their advice diligently. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"list6\">6. Benefits of Getting Dental Crown in India.<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India is one the most preferred countries for all kinds of dental procedures like dental crowns. India offers the best services of <a href=\"https:\/\/medinirvana.com\/blog\/dental-crown-treatment-in-india-when-it-is-done-procedure-cost-and-more\/\">Dental Crown Treatment in India<\/a> at the most affordable costs. You will get many added benefits when you choose India for the dental crown procedure, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Skilled Prosthodontists<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India has the most skilled and qualified Prosthodontists in the world. The surgeons perform all the steps of the procedure with great care and precision that ensures you the perfect results. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Best hospitality and infrastructure<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The hospitals in India have one of the best infrastructures globally and use state-of-the-art facilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Budget-friendly <\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best part about getting the surgery done from India is that you not only get the best medical facilities in the world, but you also get them at the most affordable costs. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Ease in Medical Visa<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is relatively easy to get a medical visa for treatment in India. Medinirvana will help you get the medical visa and all the other necessary documents with ease, so you do not have to worry about all these formalities. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Safety in covid situation<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We take all the necessary precautions and follow all COVID-related protocols strictly to safeguard you and your family members from the COVID virus.  <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Privacy <\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under doctor-patient confidentiality, none of your personal information or medical history can be shared with anybody else.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>No Language barrier <\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the doctors and their teams are well versed in written and spoken English and thus will allow the patient free communication with the doctor. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"takeaway\">Take Away <\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This was a brief article on dental crowns and everything you need to know about them. In case of further doubts, feel free to contact any of our expert dentists who are eager to help you out. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We, at Medinirvana, help you with all the technicalities and formalities of the whole procedure so that you can stay focused on the surgery and its recovery. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A dental crown is like a cap for damaged or destroyed teeth. Different types of dental crowns are available depending on the kind of materials they are made from, like porcelain, ceramic, metal, and many more. 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