F.A.Q.

What is the best material for a crown?

This all depends on where the crown is in the mouth. For the anterior teeth it is reccomended to have either procelain or PFM and for the posterior teeth either metal or PFM to withstand the mastication forces.

How long does it take to get a crown?

If you come to Budapest 5,2 you will have to spend around a week here. We need to prepare your tooth and then send off your impressions to the lab to have the crown made. Between the process you are given a temporary crown so that you are able to do your day to day tasks.

What problems could develop with a dental crown?

1. Discomfort or sensitivity. Your newly crowned tooth may be sensitive immediately after the procedure as the anesthesia begins to wear off. If the tooth that has been crowned still has a nerve in it, you may experience some hot and cold sensitivity. Your dentist may recommend that you brush your teeth with a toothpaste designed for sensitive teeth. Pain or sensitivity that occurs when you bite down usually means that the crown is too high on the tooth. If this is the case, call us, because it takes little work to fix this problem.
2. Chipped crown. Crowns made of all porcelain can sometimes chip. If the chip is small, a composite resin can be used to repair the chip with the crown remaining in your mouth. If the chipping is extensive, the crown may need to be replaced.
3. Loose crown. Sometimes the cement washes out from under the crown. Not only does this allow the crown to become loose, it allows bacteria to leak in and cause decay to the tooth that remains. If your crown feels loose, contact us.
4. Crown that falls off. Sometimes crowns fall off. Usually this is due to an improper fit or a lack of cement. If this happens, you can replace the crown temporarily using dental adhesive or temporary tooth cement that is sold at chemists' for this purpose. However, in a case like this contact us immediately. You will be given specific instructions on how to care for your tooth and crown until you can be seen for a consultation. Your dentist may be able to re-cement your crown in place; if not, a new crown will need to be made.
5. Allergic reaction. As the metals used to make crowns are usually a mixture of metals, an allergic reaction to the metals or porcelain used in crowns is extremely rare.
6. Dark line on crowned tooth next to the gum line. A dark line next to the gum line of your crowned tooth is normal, particularly if you have a porcelain-fused-to-metal crown. This dark line is simply the metal showing through.

What is a life span of a dental crown?

On average dental crowns last from 5 to15 years. The life span of a crown depends on the amount of "wear and tear" the crown is exposed to, how well you follow good oral hygiene practices, and your personal mouth-related habits (you should avoid such habits as grinding or clenching your teeth, chewing ice, biting your fingernails and using your teeth to open packaging).