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When tooth decay damages a cusp a crown restoration is required. The decay in any previous filling
must first be removed to prepare the damage tooth for restoration. The new filling is
placed to support the crown. The tooth is then prepared to accept crown restorations.
Impressions are taken to model the exact shape required for the crown. A temporary crown
is made and inserted until the final crown is ready. The final crown is custom made at
the dental Lab; your dentist will tell you how long this process takes and schedule a
time to insert the final crown restoration. When the final crown is ready, the temporary
crown is removed and the final crown restoration is cemented in place. Your dentist or hygienists
could answer any further questions that you have about the procedure.