Crown on Implant: Use and Advantages

A crown on implant is an effective solution for replacing a missing tooth. It is also possible to use a specific number of crowns and implants to replace several teeth when they are spaced apart. Below are the advantages of this dental replacement treatment.

What Is a Crown on Implant?

A crown on implant is designed to replace a missing tooth. This treatment involves two distinct steps: placing the dental implant and then designing and installing the dental crown.

A dental implant is a small metal post, usually made of titanium, placed directly into the jawbone through a surgery performed in a dental clinic. As it heals, the implant naturally fuses with the jawbone. It replaces the root of a missing tooth, allowing a dental restoration to be attached.

The crown is a prosthetic tooth made from high-quality ceramic. A crown can be used to restore a worn or damaged natural tooth, both aesthetically and functionally. In this case, the crown is installed on the implant, which is first topped with an abutment that allows the crown to be securely attached.

A Multi-Step Treatment

Several steps are needed to benefit from this replacement solution:

• Initial consultation and evaluation to ensure the treatment is feasible
• Surgery to prepare the jawbone when necessary (bone graft or sinus lift)
• Surgery to place the dental implant
• Healing period, which takes a few months
• Placement of the abutment and impression taking for the crown
• Fabrication and installation of the crown, completed the same day using CEREC technology

As you can see, receiving a crown on implant is a process that extends over several months and requires multiple steps. However, this option offers many advantages when replacing a missing tooth.

Advantages of a Crown on Implant

Compared to the most traditional option for replacing a missing tooth, the dental bridge, a crown on implant presents several benefits:

• The implant provides excellent stability and strength for chewing
• A crown on implant is highly aesthetic and comfortable
• The implant stimulates the jawbone and helps prevent bone loss associated with missing teeth
• This treatment preserves natural teeth, while a bridge requires preparing the adjacent teeth and removing some of their natural structure

Your Dental Centre for Advanced Technology

At Centre Dentaire de Haute Technologie du Quebec, we use modern technologies in our treatments. For dental implant placement, we take the necessary three-dimensional X-rays directly at our clinic to plan the surgery. For the design and fabrication of a dental crown, we use CEREC technology, which allows us to create and place a crown in a single appointment.

If you want to learn more about your options for replacing a missing tooth, request a consultation with your dentist at our Plateau Mont Royal clinic.