Can You Get Braces With a Crown?

How Does Crown and Braces Connection Work?

The basic idea behind braces is that by gently and consistently pressing on a tooth, the surrounding bone remodels, enabling the tooth to shift. The tooth’s root, not the crown, is where this process takes place. The crown is just the visible part.

Even a tooth with a crown, bridge, implant, or root canal can be relocated as long as the underlying tooth root, surrounding bone, and periodontal ligament are all in good condition.

In order to move the crowned teeth and the others in a controlled way, the orthodontist will carefully calculate the force application.

Key Considerations for Getting Braces With a Crown

Although it is quite possible to have braces with a crown, your orthodontist will focus on a few key areas:

Getting Brackets to Stick

The most common technical difficulty is this one. A unique dental glue that forms a micro-mechanical connection with the enamel is used to attach brackets to teeth. Compared to natural tooth enamel, the surface of a crown, whether made of metal, zirconia, or porcelain, is far smoother and less porous. Your dentist will use an orthodontic glue made especially for bonding to restorative materials.

Underl ying Tooth Health

The condition of the tooth under the crown is crucial before any movement starts. What your orthodontist wants to make sure of is:

• The root has strong bone support and is undamaged
• The root tip is free of inflammation and infection
• The base of the crown is strong

Sometimes a crown-covered tooth has a shorter root, particularly if a post was needed during a root canal. The amount that can be transferred may be impacted by this.

The Management of Force and Bite

Crowned teeth are important components of your bite. The way your teeth fit together will change when braces move your teeth. To make sure the crowned tooth blends in with the neighboring teeth, your orthodontist will carefully arrange its ultimate placement.