What does the dental crown procedure consist of?
A crown procedure usually requires two appointments.
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At your first appointment-The tooth is reduced in size to accommodate a crown. An impression is taken of the existing tooth. The impression is sent to the dental technician's laboratory. A temporary crown is applied which will stay on your tooth for approximately two weeks until your new crown is fabricated by a dental laboratory
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At your second appointment- the temporary crown is removed and permanent crowns are cemented in place.