Dental Centers: Crowns & Bridges Process

Understanding the Crown & Bridge Process

A dental team member will escort you back and take x-rays.
Your doctor will perform a comprehensive oral examination and develop a treatment plan for your individual needs.
Once your crown & bridge needs have been established, the dental team will discuss price ranges, materials and tooth colors with you.
After reviewing your options, you can select the crowns which are best for you.
You may be scheduled back for a crown preparation at a later date, depending on your needs.
You will be scheduled for a Dental Hygiene visit prior to treatment or on day of appointment.

A dental team member will escort you back to the operatory.
The dental team will be available to answer your questions.
Your doctor will numb you for your comfort.
Your custom tooth shading will be taken by the dental team.
Your doctor will prepare your teeth for crowns.
Impressions will be taken.
Your impressions will be taken to your doctor and the dental laboratory for approval.
The prepared teeth will be covered with a temporary material for your comfort.
After you visit the cashier for payment, you will then be released by Patient Administration.
You will return at your scheduled appointment time for delivery of your permanent crown(s).

A dental team member will escort you back to the operatory.
The doctor may numb you for your comfort.
The temporary covering on your prepared teeth will be removed, and your new custom crowns/bridge will be fitted.
After adjustments are made, your new crowns will be permanently cemented in your mouth.
Please don´t eat anything for about an hour. Please avoid hard or sticky foods for at least 24 hours.
Relax and enjoy your beautiful new smile!