Crown on Implant

Once a dental implant has integrated with the jawbone, the tooth is completed with a crown — the part you actually see and chew with. The crown is connected to the implant through a small connector called an abutment and is custom-made to fit the gap, replicate the form of a natural tooth and blend with the surrounding dentition.

At Stomatologia Pastor this restorative stage is handled with the support of the practice's in-house dental-technician laboratory. After the implant has healed, an impression or digital scan is taken and the technicians fabricate a ceramic or zirconia crown shade-matched to your other teeth; the on-site lab means the work can be turned around efficiently and adjustments made quickly. The crown is then secured to the implant, the bite is checked and…

An implant crown restores chewing on that tooth and fills the visible gap, and it is cleaned much like a natural tooth with brushing and careful flossing around the gumline. It is suited to patients who have already had an implant placed and are ready for the final tooth, and it may support more comfortable eating and a more even smile. The dentist confirms the crown type and any timing considerations at the restorative appointment.