Which Dental Crown to Choose?

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Noël Cottle

09:04 16 Dec 22

I can't recommend the 53 team enough. I used to be so scared of visiting the dentist but I've been with them for at least 10 years and I now look forward to the visits.Bhavin is fantastic and is not wrong when he jokingly describes his fillings as 'works of art'; Marcia is so welcoming and always makes laugh in the Hygienist's chair; and I've just spent a 18 months under the care of the brilliant Arti for orthodontic work. They are all genuine, lovely people, who really care about the health of my gums and teeth. I don't think you'll find a better team.5x huge gold stars, 100% recommended.

Thomas Stofer

17:41 18 Oct 22

Arti has been great through my Invisalign process - answering my (lengthy and frequent) questions and providing a lot of encouragement. You can really tell that she genuinely wants you to achieve the best results possible and takes the time to explain the process in a manner that is reassuring and confirms that you are in capable hands. Now that the process is completed I will miss her warmth and humour at our regular check-ups.

Jacob De Haan

16:24 12 Feb 22

10/10 service. Arti has been extremely helpful throughout the Invisalign process. I believe she genuinely cares for the outcome of her patients, made apparent by her work.

Ben Lethbridge

19:35 07 Dec 21

I loved working with Arti. She was utterly thorough and pushed me to take the treatment seriously and was clear about the implications.She motivated me to commit - I’m thrilled that I chose to go down this route rather than another dentist I spoke to. It’s likely that I would not have got into the process so deeply with another dentist. She also cares about a successful outcome passionately and that helps you get on board with it - she is driven and lives her work. Her bedside manner is warm and engaging and I enjoy her company very much.

Angelina Engeris

13:00 04 May 21

Best dentist I’ve used! Highly recommended Bhavin, he made my experience visiting the dentist so much better. I am incredibly impressed with the level and quality of service.

Michelle Williams

14:45 11 Feb 21

I recently moved and was looking for a dentist closer to home. I came across 53 Wimpole Street and decided to give them a try. I can confidently say that Dr Patel and his team provided the best service and care I have ever experienced at a dental practice. He was extremely patient with answering all of my questions and made me feel at ease. I would highly recommended booking your next appointment with him!

Alpesh Tosar

20:39 06 Feb 21

We recently relocated from New York, and Bhavin and the team have been fantastic. Great service and great people, they made us feel totally at ease and we actually look forward to seeing them.

Kieran Todd

16:02 04 Feb 19

Lovely clinic and backed by a lovely team. I have always felt very welcome at every visit by Janet. Lida, my orthodontist is brilliant. She really knows what she is talking about and she is very compassionate, friendly and professional. I would happily recommend this clinic. In fact i have done so, my sister gets her braces next week!

Andrew Sedgwick

05:12 08 Aug 17

I was dreading my first visit to the Wimpole Street having had so many bad experiences in the past but I was blown away by the combination of kindness, explanation and professionalism. I was placed completely at ease (which is unusual for me).Delighted with the results (and the fact that the treatment was far more reasonable than I had expected), I can highly recommend that you give these guys a call.I can now smile with confidence!

Bav Patel

13:14 07 Aug 17

I am not usually one to write a review regarding my dentist experience (usually I reserve this kind of feedback for hotels/holidays etc), but I am a very nervous patient, like many I suspect and after 25 years of being worried, concerned even embarrassed about showing a person my teeth, I finally decided to visit this practice (from a recommendation) and was very surprised. The dentists are great and very in tune with a patients concerns and quick to work out and put you at ease on any hang ups you have. I felt very relaxed and was given lots of options around what treatments I should think about and how these should be scheduled.Come to think about it the staff are all very professional but to me the most important thing is they are approachable/likeable. They treat you like you have been going there for years which is a great attribute.If your looking for a new dentist or looking to visit a dentist after a very long time I can thoroughly recommend this professional, friendly practice!

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19 / 02 / 2018

Crowns and Onlays (sometimes referred to as caps) are artificial coverings that are used to improve the appearance, restore the shape, size and function of teeth that are heavily broken down and filled.

A Dental Crown is used for many reasons, some of which are:
To protect weak teeth from breaking or to hold together parts of fractured teeth.
To restore broken or severely worn teeth.
To encase and support teeth with large fillings where not enough of the natural tooth remains.
To support and hold a Dental Bridge securely.
To improve the appearance of misshapen or heavily discoloured teeth.
To cover Dental Implants
To make cosmetic modifications for aesthetic improvement.

How long does crown treatment take?

Crowns usually take two visits. The first visit is usually the longer; to prepare the tooth and take the necessary records for the crown to be made from. The tooth is smoothed down to a smaller version of itself to allow the laboratory enough space to construct the customised restoration. Impressions are taken and sent to the laboratory. A temporary crown is usually made to protect and restore the tooth in between the appointments and temporarily bonded on

What are the risks?

Whilst a crown is a strong long term restoration it is important to be aware that not all crowns can be provided without potential complications. The underlying tooth is normally already heavily broken down and compromised so there a chance that it can still become carious and break. Also if the tooth does cause any problems afterwards it may require root canal therapy and then potentially a new crown with a post or it may need to be removed all together.

What is a Dental Crown made from?

The 3 major types of dental crowns are:

Porcelain Fused to Metal crown (PFM)

This is a crown that utilises the latest porcelain technology to bond to a high fusing precious metal substructure. This crown is constructed by a skilled team of technicians to ensure a high quality crown is produced. It is strong due to the metal substructure and the colour of the porcelain over the top is matched with your existing tooth colour as close as possible.

Gold Crown

On back teeth where appearance is not so critical a gold crown is usually the academic material of choice. The amount of tooth preparation and drilling for this type of crown is very minimal in comparison with the others and is the most tooth friendly restoration. A high content gold alloy is used which is the most hard wearing and long lasting of all crown types.

Ceramic Crown

Pressable ceramics are used to produce a highly aesthetic and life-like appearance for your crown. There are different types of ceramics that your dentist can discuss with you that would best your individual circumstances. This can be a happy medium between the above two. Tooth can be prepared removing only where necessary and keeping the margins above the gumline, where at all possible like the gold, to reduce the amount of overall preparation. There are no metal or alloys in this crown and its lifelike nature and strength make it ideally suited for any tooth in the mouth including back teeth. The colour of this crown is matched as closely as possible with your existing tooth colour.
Your Dental Team will discuss with you what the best option is based on your teeth and individual requirements.

How to look after your crowns?

Crowned teeth do not need any special care, but will still require a regular, Dental cleaning routine at home and routine visits to your Dentist and hygienist.

Therefore, continue following good Oral Hygiene practices – brushing your teeth twice a day, one of which should be last thing at night and flossing once a day – especially around the crown area where the gum meets the tooth.

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