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4 Questions to Ask Your Dentist Before Crown Placement on Implants

Before moving forward with getting a dental implant to replace a missing tooth, you need to ask about the crown placement. The crown will be placed on an abutment attached to the dental implant and take the place of your natural tooth. Find out which questions you need to ask before the procedure.

Questions to ask before crown placement

Patients are encouraged to ask dentists as many questions as necessary before undergoing any dental procedure. These questions are the most important for patients preparing to get crowns.

1. Will the crown look natural?

Dentists can place crowns made of ceramic, porcelain-fused to metal, gold alloys and base metal alloys. Ceramic and porcelain-fused to metal crowns look like natural teeth. Patients should ask the dentist which material will be used during the procedure.

2. How durable will the crown be?

Durability is another concern during the crown placement process. Patients want dental crowns that will stand up to wear and tear. The durability of the crown depends on the material selected. Crowns made of gold alloys and base metal alloys are the most durable, but many people do not want these materials since they do not match the natural teeth.

Ceramic crowns are the least durable of the choices. These crowns can chip, especially when people grind their teeth at night. Ceramic is also prone to chipping when placed on the back teeth.

Many people choose porcelain-fused to metal crowns. These crowns are much more durable than ceramic crowns while still providing the same aesthetic appeal.

3. How long will the crown last?

Before getting a crown, patients should ask the dentist how long the prosthetic will last. Dentists can provide a good idea of how long the crown will last based on the material, location of the crown and other factors. Dentists can also educate patients on how to care for dental crowns, so they last for years.

4. How long after implants can a crown be placed?

Dentists must place the implant before adding the crown. Patients might get a temporary crown when the implant is placed. In some cases, patients have to come back to get the temporary crown. The implant placement technique used will impact when the permanent crown is placed. The crown placement might be five months after implant surgery, or it could be a full year later. It is even possible to get the crown placed the same day in some cases.

Speak to the dentist to get a timeline. The dentist will go over the entire implant procedure and explain when the crown can be placed. Keep in mind that the dentist might need to see how the patient recovers from implant surgery before providing a definite timeline.

Have an open discussion with the dentist

Your dentist will be happy to explain the process for getting both implants and crowns. You can also ask your dentist questions about the process. Find out if the crown will look natural, how durable it will be, how long it will last and when you will get the crown placed. You can also ask additional questions.

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