The duration of the porcelain crown procedure depends on the number of teeth that need to be covered with porcelain. The procedure will usually include 2 appointments with the dentist at the dentist and each appointment lasts about 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on each dental case. If you choose a dental facility with a team of highly skilled doctors, it will also help save a lot of time because the porcelain crown procedure is performed quickly but still ensures accuracy and safety.
1. International standard porcelain crown procedure
The porcelain crown procedure includes the following steps:
1.1. General examination
The doctor will examine the customer’s general oral health to detect any diseases. After taking an X-ray, the dentist will come up with a specific dental restoration plan. The appropriate type of porcelain crown, cost and implementation time will be specifically advised.
1.2. Oral hygiene
First, the doctor will clean the oral cavity to completely remove bacteria and prevent infection. If necessary, the customer will be anesthetized in the area that needs porcelain crowns to avoid the feeling of pain when starting to grind the teeth.
1.3. Grinding the tooth stump
The real tooth enamel will be ground down according to a pre-calculated ratio so that the real tooth acts as a support for the porcelain crown attached above. The ratio of the tooth that needs to be ground down must be about 2mm to avoid encroaching too deeply into the tooth structure, affecting the tooth pulp.
1.4. Taking dental impressions and making porcelain crowns
After grinding the teeth, dental impressions will be taken to make porcelain crowns using the Trios 3D Scan machine quickly and with absolute precision.
1.5. Fixing porcelain crowns
After being fabricated, the porcelain crowns will be tested on the tooth stump. If the porcelain crowns meet the aesthetic and functional requirements, and the customer is satisfied, they will be fixed on the teeth.
1.6. Schedule a follow-up appointment
To complete the porcelain crown procedure, the doctor will carefully instruct on dental care and diet after the porcelain crowns as well as remind you of the follow-up appointment to check the teeth.
2. How long does the porcelain crown procedure take?
The porcelain crown procedure includes the examination, tooth grinding, porcelain crown fabrication and finished porcelain crown. The customer will have 2 appointments at the dentist:
2.1. First appointment
The customer will have a general examination, oral hygiene and tooth grinding. The tooth grinding time can last from 20 minutes to 1 hour depending on the number of teeth that need to be restored. In case of dental diseases such as tooth decay, gingivitis, periodontitis, pulpitis, etc., they need to be thoroughly treated before porcelain crowns, so the time will be extended a little.
2.2. Second appointment
The second appointment is usually about 1-2 days after the first day so that the porcelain crown can be completed. At this time, the porcelain crown will be attached to the real tooth post that has been ground with dental glue. After adjusting to create the most comfortable feeling for the customer, without any discomfort or misalignment, the porcelain crown will be fixed. The time for this process can last from about 30 minutes to several hours.
3. Factors affecting how long it takes to cover porcelain teeth
The time for porcelain crowns ranges from 2-3 days to 5-7 days depending on different factors:
3.1. Number of teeth that need porcelain crowns
The time needed for porcelain crowns is proportional to the number of teeth that need porcelain crowns. The fewer the number of teeth that need porcelain crowns, the faster the completion time will be and vice versa. Normally, if only about 2-3 teeth are covered, it will only take about 3 days. If 5-7 teeth are covered, the completion time can last up to 1 week or about 2 weeks if the entire jaw is covered with porcelain crowns.
3.2. Doctor’s skills
A very important factor that determines the time for porcelain crowns is the doctor’s skills. Although porcelain crowns are not a very difficult technique, they still require meticulousness and high expertise from the doctor to bring the best results. If the porcelain crown is performed by a doctor with many years of experience, precise and agile operations, the time will be shortened significantly.
3.3. Supporting technology
Today’s modern equipment and technology are considered to be a powerful assistant for dentists, helping to bring optimal and fastest treatment results to customers.
4. How long does it take to eat after porcelain crowns?
In theory, porcelain crown grinding will be done carefully and precisely according to the previously calculated ratio to ensure that the teeth are not affected or damaged deep inside. In fact, this is an action that directly affects the enamel, so no matter how much or how little, the teeth still need time to recover.
This time is usually 30 minutes or more depending on the oral condition and the customer’s constitution. After this period, customers can start eating and drinking normally. However, it is still necessary to follow a reasonable diet for about 1 week with soft, easy-to-chew foods and avoid certain foods that can damage porcelain teeth.
In addition, it is important to pay attention to supplementing adequate nutrients, especially calcium, found in natural foods such as fish, eggs, milk, cheese, shrimp, green vegetables, fruits, etc. to support healthy tooth recovery.
5. How long can porcelain crowns be used?
How long porcelain crowns can be used depends largely on the type of porcelain crowns that customers choose:
5.1. Regular metal porcelain crowns
Metal porcelain crowns have an inner core made of a metal alloy. This type of porcelain crown has a fairly good ability to withstand biting force, and the outer surface is covered with a layer of porcelain, so the color matches the natural tooth. However, after about 2-3 years, metal ceramic teeth will oxidize, causing the gum line to turn black, causing loss of aesthetics and negatively affecting oral health.
5.2. How long can Titan ceramic teeth be used?
Titan ceramic teeth have a frame made of an alloy containing about 4-6% Titanium and are covered with a layer of pure ceramic on the outside. The amount of Titanium in the alloy makes this type of ceramic teeth lighter than regular metal ceramic teeth but stronger. In addition, the lifespan of Titan ceramic teeth can be up to 7-10 years, completely safe and does not cause irritation to the body.
5.3. How long can all-ceramic teeth be used?
The structure is similar to metal ceramic teeth, the only difference is that all-ceramic teeth are made entirely from pure ceramic, without mixing other impurities. Therefore, in addition to restoring chewing function, all-ceramic teeth also bring absolute aesthetic value. If you only look with the naked eye, it is very difficult to distinguish which teeth are real. Not only that, the lifespan of all-ceramic teeth can be up to 25 years and even a lifetime if you know how to take care of them properly.
6. Prestigious porcelain crowns at BIK International Dental Clinic
BIK International Dental Clinic is always confident to be one of the leading dental clinics providing porcelain crown services, fully meeting the following criteria:
6.1. Team of doctors and medical staff
The doctor’s skills are the factor that determines 90% of the time to complete porcelain crowns. Therefore, a team of experienced doctors and nurses who work quickly but still ensure accuracy will help customers save a lot of time. In addition, the team of doctors at BIK International Dental Clinic is always committed to bringing the best treatment results to each customer but still ensuring safety and not causing danger to health later.
6.2. Modern porcelain coating technology
The technology applied can also affect the time of the porcelain coating process. The more modern and advanced the technology, the more support the doctors will receive, the porcelain coating process will take place smoothly and the time will be shortened significantly.
6.3. Fast porcelain coating process according to international standards
The porcelain coating process at BIK International Dental Clinic has been inspected and is committed to be carried out in accordance with international standards from the examination, sterilization to porcelain coating.
6.4. Installment porcelain crown service
Installment porcelain crown is a program that BIK International Dental Clinic cooperates with Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank VPBank. When using this service, customers will be supported to pay in installments with 0% interest rate with 4 terms: 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months.
The program can be applied when the total cost of porcelain crowns or dental implants that the customer has to pay is from 18 million VND or more.
So how long it takes to cover teeth with porcelain depends largely on the number of teeth that need to be covered with porcelain as well as the skill of the doctor who directly performs the porcelain covering. To know the specific timeline in the porcelain covering process, customers should go to reputable dental facilities for the most accurate advice.
