• Dental crowns are used for a wide variety of dental issues, including these:
• Cover dental implants
• Strengthen teeth that have been weakened by decay or cavities
• Replace a large filling
• Protect a root canal tooth
• Fix bite alignment
• Cosmetic uses, such as altering the shape, color, or size of a tooth

When you go to Dr. Holloway’s office, you’ll first experience a thorough dental exam to ensure the tooth and surrounding bone are sufficiently stable for a dental crown. Dr. Holloway will determine the course of treatment and, if needed, recommend a dental crown to fix your tooth or teeth. Once the need for a crown is established, the process unfolds as follows:

1. Dr. Holloway will prepare your tooth: Some of your tooth’s natural enamel must be removed to prepare the affected tooth for a crown. This will make the necessary space for your crown to fit snugly and comfortably. Anesthesia is needed for this step. 
2. The team will take dental impressions: After the tooth is prepared, the staff will take impressions of your tooth using a putty-like material. 
3. A temporary crown is placed on your tooth: Because your permanent crown takes time to make, you’ll have a temporary crown for a couple of weeks. 
4. The impressions are sent to a lab: Lab technicians will create your custom-made crown. This process can take two to three weeks. 

Once your permanent crown arrives at our office, we’ll schedule an appointment for you to come in and have it placed. This is a quick and easy process, with no need for anesthesia. If adjustments to the crown are needed, we make those at this time to ensure your crown fits comfortably. Dr. Holloway uses dental cement and a curing light to bond your crown.

Dental crowns can be made of several different materials, including gold and zirconia. However, porcelain is more commonly used because it is durable and affordable.

Do you have a dental issue that needs to be addressed? Dr. Robert Holloway at the office of Robert L. Holloway, DDS in Noblesville, Indiana, can guide you through getting a dental crown. Call us today at (317) 672-0950 or use our online form to request an appointment.