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Crown, at a glance

What is this treatment?
Treatment that covers a damaged tooth with an artificial prosthesis to protect remaining natural tooth. Choose material and shape based on tooth structure, chewing forces, and visibility.
What concerns are addressed?
I had root canal treatment; the tooth is largely broken
What precautions are there?
After treatment there can be sensitivity, pain, bleeding, gum changes, or need for retreatment. Risks and recovery for each treatment method are individually explained during the consultation.

Related medical staff: Lee Sang-hoon · Director · Prosthodontics · Integrated Dentistry specialist

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BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Preparing for your consultation

A few things to consider before booking.

Tell us during your consultation

  • The affected area, symptoms and when the discomfort began
  • Previous treatment and your main questions now
  • Dates you are available to visit

Helpful items to prepare

  • A list of your medications
  • Previous treatment records or images, if available

Questions to ask

  • Which assessments and treatment choices are relevant to my condition?
  • How can I learn about precautions, costs and appointment schedules for each option?
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The Good Morning Dental Clinic 02-969-3776

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01 / YOUR CONCERNS

Do you have these concerns?

I had root canal treatment
The tooth is largely broken
Existing prosthesis is old and loose
I feel splitting when chewing
02 / UNDERSTAND YOUR CARE

What is a crown?

Treatment that covers a damaged tooth with an artificial prosthesis to protect remaining natural tooth. Choose material and shape based on tooth structure, chewing forces, and visibility.

Gold · PFM · Zirconia

Gold is metallic in color but may be used considering occlusion and fit. PFM is porcelain fused to metal; we explain possible porcelain fracture or metal exposure at the gum margin. Zirconia is tooth-colored ceramic balancing strength and shade. Each material requires different thickness and has pros and cons.

Why protect a root canal treated tooth

If decay, previous restorations, or root canal treatment reduce remaining tooth structure, the tooth is more prone to fracture. Molars with high chewing forces may need protection like a crown. We do not apply the same prosthesis to all teeth uniformly.

From temporary to final placement

We prepare the tooth and scan it; the in-house lab fabricates the prosthesis. If needed, a temporary is placed and color, margin, contact, and occlusion are checked before final placement. Decay under a crown can occur, so margin care is important.

Limits and precautions to know

After treatment there can be sensitivity, pain, bleeding, gum changes, or need for retreatment. Risks and recovery for each treatment method are individually explained during the consultation.

03 / THE GOOD MORNING WAY

How The Good Morning provides care

  1. We fabricate and adjust in our in-house laboratory.
  2. A prosthodontist checks prosthesis design and occlusion.
  3. We use an intraoral scanner to check tooth shape.
04 / STEP BY STEP

From diagnosis to aftercare: the treatment course.

  1. 01Diagnosis and material selection
  2. 02Required tooth reduction and scanning
  3. 03In-house lab fabrication and temporary placement
  4. 04Final placement and occlusion adjustment

Actual sequence and number of visits are adjusted according to test results and recovery.

Consultation tailored to your condition
05 / YOUR QUESTIONS · 4 QUESTIONS

Questions you might have before care.

01Which material is best?
Depends on tooth position, remaining structure, chewing habits and esthetic needs. Compare gold·PFM·zirconia on color, strength, required thickness, fracture risk and cost.
02Must teeth that had root canal always be crowned?
Especially for molars receiving high chewing forces or with little remaining structure a crown may be recommended. Not all root-canaled teeth require crowns; evaluate remaining structure and occlusion.
03Will crowns stay white?
Prosthesis and margin color changes depend on material, surface staining and gum changes. If discoloration appears, check if polishing, prosthesis or gum treatment is needed.
04Can different materials be used for front and molars?
Often yes. Esthetics are prioritized in front, strength in molars. Plan color harmony when doing multiple teeth.

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Root canal treatment +Inlay · Onlay +Esthetic prosthetics +Dental terms glossary +
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This information is for general understanding and does not replace clinician diagnosis. Treatment methods, durations, effects, and side effects vary by individual and require sufficient consultation before care.