Crown fitting, what to expect?

[FearInOmaha]

So after avoiding the dentist at all costs, I worked up the never to get examined (it was my third attempt). Turns out I need a crown (plus some fillings replaced). Monday, I have an appointment to get a mold for the crown made. Can anyone tell me what to expect during this appointment? It's taking everything I've got not to call up and reschedule. This isn't even the appointment where I'm getting the crown and I'm flipping out.

 

[carole]

Hi I aren't sure what they do, I do have a crown and a bridge, but they were done some years ago. I think they took a mould, which is when they put this cold clay like stuff in a plate that fits over your teeth and take an impression of your teeth.
They leave it in for a few minutes then gently release it and remove it, from this they can make the crown etc... It does not hurt, it is a bit like if you had some pastry dough and bit into it, it would leave an impression of your teeth.ain

Don't be worried you won't feel any pain, it should be a fairly quick appointment.

I am hoping someone that has had this done more recently than me can come along and help answer your question, I had this done about 12 years ago.

Let us know how you get on, don't be worried of scared you will be fine.

 

[__Steve__]

Hi,

Guess what? I had this very procedure done about 2 hours ago -- how's that for more recent Carole?



I had my 'final' temporary bridge fitted today. . .and for added stability/endurance we agreed to 'sacrifice' another tooth (it's now a seven unit bridge with 3 pontics instead of the original 6 unit/2 pontiffs).

So, first they took an impression of the teeth as they were.

Then they prepared the extra tooth for crowning -- essentially this means reducing the size of the tooth so the final crown sits nice and snug over it. Yes, this does involve a bit a drilling, but it doesn't hurt.

Then they took the final impressions. The procedure for this is precisely how Carole described it!

I don't know if they take a full impression for a single crown, or whether they have a smaller tray...

...if they take a full impression, then it does feel pretty big when it's in -- so if you have an over-sensitive gag reflex mention it to your dentist beforehand.

All the best,
Steve

 

[carole]

Hi,

Guess what? I had this very procedure done about 2 hours ago -- how's that for more recent Carole?



I had my 'final' temporary bridge fitted today. . .and for added stability/endurance we agreed to 'sacrifice' another tooth (it's now a seven unit bridge with 3 pontics instead of the original 6 unit/2 pontiffs).

So, first they took an impression of the teeth as they were.

Then they prepared the extra tooth for crowning -- essentially this means reducing the size of the tooth so the final crown sits nice and snug over it. Yes, this does involve a bit a drilling, but it doesn't hurt.

Then they took the final impressions. The procedure for this is precisely how Carole described it!

I don't know if they take a full impression for a single crown, or whether they have a smaller tray...

...if they take a full impression, then it does feel pretty big when it's in -- so if you have an over-sensitive gag reflex mention it to your dentist beforehand.

All the best,
Steve

That will do nicely Steve Thank you. Well done that man