When a crown is recommended
It is recommended when so little structure is left in the tooth that a filling cannot hold it: large fractures, extensive decay or root-treated teeth that have been left weak. The crown wraps around the tooth and spreads the whole load of the bite over it.
Why they tend to fail
Almost always at the margin. If a small step is left between the crown and the tooth, plaque builds up there, the gum becomes inflamed and decay ends up appearing underneath. That is why the intraoral scanner has been a real advance over the paste impression.
Before proposing a crown, we check whether a partial adhesive restoration would let us keep more of the tooth.
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Metal-free
Zirconia or porcelain: biocompatible and without the dark gum line of old crowns.
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Natural look
The colour and shape are designed for your mouth; a standard mould is not used.
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Restores function
The tooth can bite and chew normally again.
At this clinic
How we work with crowns in Málaga
In the clinic the mouth is scanned intraorally and manufacturing is coordinated with the group’s laboratory.
The bite is checked before cementing and reviewed again after a few days of real use.
- Digital scan, no impression paste.
- Bite verified before and after cementing.
The stages of a crown, one by one
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Assessment and design
X-ray, assessment of the tooth and digital design of the colour and shape.
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Shaping and scanning
Only what is essential is removed from the tooth and it is scanned digitally, with no paste mould.
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Fabrication and cementing
The crown is made in our digital laboratory and cemented; at that same visit the bite is adjusted.
Real results
Cases treated in Málaga
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Before and after
Real cases from patients at this clinic, published with their consent. Results depend on each case and cannot be generalised.
Who carries it out
The team performing dental crowns in Málaga
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Amaia Iraizoz
Dentista General
Registration no. 29003304
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Yolanda Guijarro
Dentista General
Registration no. 18002509
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Mª Ángeles Escalante
Dentista General
Common questions
Frequently asked questions about this treatment
01 When is a crown the right choice, and when a veneer?
If the tooth is healthy and the issue is cosmetic, a veneer covers only the visible face and preserves more of the tooth. A crown, which covers the whole tooth, is used when there is a lot of damage, a previous root canal treatment or a fracture.
02 What material is used for crowns?
We do not use metal. Depending on the case, monolithic zirconia or porcelain; both options are biocompatible and natural-looking.
03 How long does a crown usually last?
Many years, with proper hygiene and regular check-ups. The most common reason for a shorter lifespan is wear from uncontrolled bruxism.
04 Does shaping the tooth hurt?
The tooth is shaped under local anaesthesia. Afterwards, mild discomfort with some sensitivity during the first few days is usual.
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First assessment
Request your dental crowns assessment in Málaga
- We call you to understand your case before proposing anything.
- Diagnosis with digital planning and a fixed written quote.
- No obligation: if you do not need treatment, we will tell you.
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