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What to Expect from the Dental Crown Procedure
Suppose you have come for a dental checkup at Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry, and Dr. Frank Vidjak or Dr. Fanny Yacaman says you need a crown. Now you are wondering: What is a crown, and what is the procedure like?
Here is what to expect during dental crown placement.
What is a dental crown?
Teeth crowns are dental caps put over the teeth to improve the appearance and function of a tooth. Besides, crowns are used to protect fractured or damaged teeth from further injury. Crowns are created to resemble your natural teeth. So with your crowns, don’t shy off from showing your smile — most people will notice your dazzling smile but can’t tell you are wearing crowns.
Are you wondering why you would need a crown? Numerous reasons necessitate the placement of a crown. Some include:
- To protect your tooth after a root canal
- To anchor bridges in place
- To cover large cavities
- To cover decayed, fractured, or damaged teeth
- To improve the appearance of stained or worn down teeth
You will also need a crown after the placement of a tooth implant to restore your tooth.
Dental crown procedure
After a dental exam, the next step is to prepare your tooth, which involves removing part of your enamel to create space for the crowns — anesthesia is administered during this process to reduce discomfort. Then, Dr. Vidjak makes digital scan impressions, which are sent to the lab to create your crowns. In the meantime, you will have a temporary crown to protect your teeth.
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Once your crowns are ready, they will be sent to Dr. Vidjak for placement. The temporary crown is removed, and then your teeth are cleaned before placing your new crowns. Next, your crowns are tried-in and any adjustments made prior to bonding.put on the tooth. After bonding, Dr. Vidjak will test your bite and remove any excess material that makes your bite uncomfortable.
Once this is done, you can now walk off with long-lasting crowns that enhance your smile and oral function.
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Ready to show off your brand-new smile? Why don’t you dial (310) 861-3955 to book an appointment with Beverly Hills Advanced Specialties of Dentistry? Trust Dr. Frank Vidjak to place high-quality crowns to last for many years.
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The skilled doctors at our practice are Frank M. A. Vidjak, DDS, MSEd and Fanny Yacaman, DDS, MSEd, MS.
Dr. Vidjak has been a prosthodontist for over two decades, with his private practice in Beverly Hills from 1989. A USC School of Dentistry graduate, he completed his specialty training in prosthodontics and an MS in Medical Education at USC where he also taught the School of Dentistry. He was its Clinical Director of the Advanced Prosthodontic Program and International Student Program too.
Dr. Yacaman received her DDS from the University Technologica of Mexico and served the clinical faculty in Endodontics at Unitec. She practiced Endodontics in Mexico City for over 10 years. She has an advanced specialty certificate in Advanced Microscopic Endodontics and Microsurgery and a Master of Science in Medical Education from the USC and has been a Clinical Faculty member at the UCLA School of Dentistry Department of Endodontics for more than 15 years. She specializes in Root Resorption treatment, having researched on External Root Resorption for over 15 years for a Master’s in Craniofacial Molecular Biology at USC’s Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology. She is one of four Endodontists in United States that can treat Root Resorption. She is a local and international lecturer in Endodontics and Microsurgery and has received many awards and has published articles in the area.
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