What is the process involved in getting a crown?

About an hour: First you will get anesthesia locally to numb the tooth then all decayed area is cleaned and tooth is shaved down in order to fit the new crown, a temporary crown is place and a impression taken for the lab to fabricate the new crown, will need two appointments for the total process to be completed.

Losing more than 1/3: Of the tooth due to decay/fracture weakens it and needs either an inlay, onlay, or a crown depending on the extensivity of the lost structure. The remaining walls of the tooth usually requires a core build up with a resin material prior to preparation to receive a crown to protect and restore the normal anatomy and function of a tooth. Crowns like veneers are also used for cosmetic purposes.