Is a dental crown uncomfortable? Can its flaws be prevented?

Tooth capping is uncomfortable, humans have always feared dentists and felt pain, so they always wonder how bad dental procedures are, and in this article we will discuss the most important questions that people ask such as whether tooth capping is painful and its features and types.

Tooth capping is uncomfortable

Many patients ask if they will feel comfortable after installing teeth or not, and this type is always asked by the doctor, and on the contrary the doctor explains the nature of tooth capping which is a cover for worn and broken teeth to protect them and restore their function and good appearance of external teeth, as it has therapeutic and cosmetic advantages.

What is the cause of tooth pain after installing the cap?

Some patients may feel pain even after installing teeth, which causes discomfort to them, so the question arises as to the causes of tooth pain after installing the cap, and in the next paragraph we will identify these causes:

• Unsuitable dental cap: Despite good dental care during installation, it may happen that the cap is longer and unsuitable for the tooth size, which causes discomfort and pain to the patient.
• Root canal failure: When treating the root canal by removing the pulp and sensitivity, then the cap is installed, but it may fail to completely remove it, causing pressure on the nerve, leading to severe pain.
• Placing the cap on old fillings: In some cases, the doctor places the cap over old, large fillings, causing bacteria to leak into the tooth pulp, leading to decay and infection causing pain.
• Teeth grinding: The patient’s grinding may cause breaking of the filling and feeling uncomfortable pain.
• Sensitivity to tooth caps: The patient may consume cold or hot foods immediately after the procedure, causing cap sensitivity.
• Inflammation of gum tissues: It may occur after the procedure and as a result of the cap’s contact with the gums, some inflammations that cause some pain, so painkillers must be taken under the supervision of the treating physician.

How long does the pain last after cap installation?

It may last a few days, up to 5 days at most, but if it lasts longer than that, you must go to the treating physician, but meanwhile you can take some painkillers, preferably under the supervision of the doctor, and avoid eating cold or hot foods.

Disadvantages of tooth caps

Tooth capping is characterized by many advantages, and despite this, some problems may occur as a result of some factors, and in the following paragraph we will identify some disadvantages of tooth capping:

• Feeling pain due to gum swelling.
• Feeling some discomfort when biting or chewing due to the patient’s lack of getting used to it.
• Some sensitivity occurs due to consuming cold or hot foods.
• The cap may move or fall off due to pressure on it, allowing decay to enter under the cap.
• Allergic reactions from the body due to the metals used in cap manufacturing.

Alternatives to tooth caps

Although capping is one of the most important means used in dental treatment, there are cases in which it is not preferable to use it, so the doctor uses some good alternatives to the cap, and below we will present some of those alternatives:

There are therapeutic alternatives such as:

• Dental bridges: In some cases, it is not preferable to install a cap for each tooth, so the doctor uses dental bridges; Where it connects the opposing teeth and fills the gaps between them, and this is done after taking measurements and dimensions.
• Tooth implants: These are implants that adhere to the jaw bones and are viewed for a period, then the pin is installed and covered with a cap to support and protect it, and doctors prefer it in case some teeth are completely lost.
• Dentures: It is one of the old means used in case the patient loses all teeth completely.

And there are cosmetic alternatives:

• Orthodontics: It is one of the most famous cosmetic means in dentistry, as it is used to improve the shape of the teeth such as protruding teeth, gaps and crooked teeth, as well as beautifying the jaws, and wire orthodontics is one of the most famous types.
• Teeth veneers: It is one of the good options for teeth beautification, and is used to improve the appearance of teeth such as yellowing of teeth and unevenness, and it consists of thin porcelain sheets whose color is similar to the natural tooth color.

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Can tooth caps be removed?

Yes, tooth caps can be removed, but dentists have identified the cases that require their removal, which are:

• If unable to press on the tooth or molar due to swelling in the gums, for example.
• In case of decay under the cap, the patient feels pain, so the decay is removed and the tooth is cleaned and the cap reinstalled.
• Decay in the tooth nerve, which requires root canal treatment, then reinforced by reinstalling the cap.
• In case of erosion of the cap or breaking it, it is removed and a new one installed.

Types of tooth caps

With the importance of using tooth caps, doctors are always looking for modern materials and techniques to increase the success of tooth capping, so many types of caps have appeared, and below we will present them in detail.

It can be classified according to the material used in it:

• Metal caps: It uses many metals (gold, nickel, chromium, platinum) it is preferable to use them in the back molars due to their non-harmonious color with the natural tooth color, in addition to their durability and hardness that rarely crack or break, and therefore they last for long periods.
• Porcelain fused to metal caps: It is a mixture of porcelain material with a certain metal material, and it is preferable to use them in the front teeth because they resemble the natural color, but their disadvantage is the ease of their erosion and the appearance of a metal line below the porcelain, which causes an unattractive appearance.
• Resin or composite caps: It consists of resin material and is preferable to use with the front teeth due to its nature similar to their color, and despite its low cost, it is easily broken.
• Zirconia caps: It consists of zirconium material, which is characterized by its strength and hardness, so it is suitable for the posterior teeth, it restores the function of the molar and reduces its fracture, and remains for long periods. It is also characterized by aesthetics, so it is preferable to use it in the front teeth to give a good appearance to the teeth so that they look natural, and many prefer it because it does not cause sensitivity.
• Emax caps: It is one of the latest types of caps, and it is made of lithium disilicate, and is characterized by being lightweight and thin, and can be used in both anterior and posterior teeth as it is characterized by strength and aesthetics.

And it can be classified according to how it is used:

Temporary cap: It is an alternative to the permanent cap until it is prepared for a short period, and is used to protect the tooth and surrounding tissues, and is easy to remove due to the use of easy-to-remove adhesive.

3/4 cap: It is used in case of minor injury, and is used to cover the affected part and not the whole tooth.

Permanent cap: It is used to protect the molar and as a final treatment for teeth, using a strong adhesive so that it is rigid and does not fall off.

Same-day cap: Modern techniques such as CAD-CAM technology are used, so the tooth is installed

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Advantages of tooth caps

Tooth capping has many advantages that make it the first choice for doctors, not only in the dental therapeutic field but also cosmetic, and below we will explain the most important of those advantages of tooth capping.

• Improving the shape of the molar and restoring its function.
• It repairs tooth cracks.
• It protects weak teeth from decay caused by the accumulation of food debris.
• It works as a good support in the dental implant process as it covers the filling pin and protects it.
• It is used in root canal treatment if the decay is deep.
• It lasts long periods of up to 30 years, due to its resistance to chewing and biting.

Is it possible to prevent tooth cap defects?

Yes, the doctor gives many advice that the patient must follow in order to prevent any reactions or defects in the tooth cap after installation, including:

• Visiting at least every 3 months, and visiting him if the patient feels pain in the capped tooth.
• Avoid smoking and carbonated drinks that can erode the cap and tooth.
• Careful oral and dental hygiene using a suitable mouthwash and floss.
• Proper and correct cleaning of the teeth with appropriate brush and paste.
• Not using teeth as a cutting tool.
• Avoid foods that cause sensitivity such as cold and hot.
• Avoid sugars or rubbery foods like gum.