The use of a dental crown to strengthen a tooth is a common procedure and one that has proved successful for many years. \u00a0Usually fitted when a natural tooth has become weakened and perhaps broken beyond the point where it could be repaired with a simple filling or composite build up, crowns have proved very useful in restoring both appearance and function of patient\u2019s teeth.<\/p>\n
In addition to their use for dental repairs, crowns are also used to add the finishing touches to a dental implant. Whilst the implant itself provides the strong root, the crown provides the functionality and aesthetic aspect of the procedure.<\/p>\n
Whilst crowns used in dental implant procedures rarely become detached; in cases where a dental crown has been fitted<\/a> onto a prepared natural tooth, this can occur from time to time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Accidents such as those that might be incurred during sport are one of the most common reasons for a crown suddenly becoming detached. In cases such as this, you should ensure that you recover the crown immediately to prevent any damage to it.<\/p>\n Biting on an unexpected hard piece of food may also cause the crown to come off although this is unlikely to happen in relatively recently fitted crowns.<\/p>\n The older a crown is too, the more likelihood there is of the dental cement being less effective at holding the crown in place.<\/p>\nWhy do crowns detach?<\/h3>\n
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