Small primary teeth
cavities can be repaired with fillings, because of the remaining supporting tooth
structure. However, large cavities need to be fixed with crowns that
strengthen a damaged tooth by covering and protecting it.
Crowns
for primary teeth, unlike crowns for permanent teeth, can in most cases be
positioned in
only one appointment. They are relatively easy for children to care
for
and are much less expensive than adult crowns.
To
ensure the entire procedure is comfortable for your child, the Dentist will make sure the tooth is thoroughly numb.
Then your Dentist removes any decay and
shapes the tooth. Following this, a
crown is selected, trimmed and shaped, and then it is adjusted until it
precisely fits the tooth. Your dentist then cements the crown in place.
After double-checking both the fit and
the bite, your child will have a new stainless steel crown until the
permanent tooth decides to replace the primary tooth.
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