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Installation is fast. The end result is fantastic.</p> <p class="text">The all-ceramic crown has many advantages over traditional crowns. Besides its high esthetic qualities, the function and longevity of the crown is excellent as well.</p> </td> <td><img src="ceramic-crown.gif" width="207" height="149"></td> </tr> </table> <p class="text"><b>Course of treatment :</b></p> <p class="text">In the best case, the new crown is installed in two dentist visits in one week's time. The inconvenience and after-effects will be minimal.<br> </p> <table width="100%" border="0"> <tr> <td width="17%"><img src="ceramic-crown-1.gif" width="150" height="100"></td> <td width="83%"> <p class="text"><b>1. Before procedure</b></p> <p class="text">The dentist makes a first evaluation and makes an impression of the existing crown. The impression is used as the prototype for the new crown.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="17%"><img src="dental-crown.gif" width="150" height="100"></td> <td width="83%"> <p class="text"><b>2. Preparing the old tooth</b></p> <p class="text">The natural tooth is given minor preparation or adjustments. A temporary crown is attached.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="17%"><img src="traitement-couronne-3.gif" width="150" height="100"></td> <td width="83%"> <p class="text"><b>3. Placing the new crown</b></p> <p class="text">A week or so after the first visit, the permanent crown is securely fitted. Normally, it will serve its owner for life..</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="17%" height="100"><img src="traitement-couronne-4.gif" width="150" height="100"></td> <td width="83%" height="100"> <p class="text"><b>4. End result</b></p> <p class="text">The end result is a new tooth that should blend in perfectly with the others. Brush and floss as recommended by your dentist or dental hygienist. </p> </td> </tr> </table> <p class="text"><b>Alternative to an all-ceramic crown :</b><br> </p> <table width="100%" border="0"> <tr> <td width="17%"><img src="traitement-couronne-5.gif" width="150" height="100"></td> <td width="83%"> <p class="text"><b>Porcelain fused to metal</b></p> <p class="text"> Simply put, a new all-ceramic Procera crown is esthetically superior to any other type of crown. You just can't get the same finish and natural, living look with a traditional metal core crown. However, the latter is an established and well-known solution. This is probably why it is still commonly used, even though function, installation and price are normally equal to that of a ceramic crown. </p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table></td></tr> </table></td></tr> <tr> <td> <div align="center"><p ALIGN="CENTER"> </p> <p ALIGN="CENTER"><font color="999999" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="-1">© <A HREF="http://www.nobelbiocare.com" target="_blank"><FONT COLOR="990000">Nobel Biocare</font></a> / LACLINIC, Center for Aesthetic and Reconstructive Dentistry, CH - 1820 Montreux, Suisse<br> TEL + 41 21 966 70 00 - FAX + 41 21 966 70 10 - email :<A HREF="mailto:info@laclinic.ch"><FONT COLOR="990000">info@laclinic.ch</FONT></A></font> </p></div></td></tr> </table>