DENTAL CROWNS

WHAT EXACTLY IS A DENTAL CROWN?

When a tooth is damaged, weakened, or severely worn down, a dental crown can restore its strength, function, and appearance. Crowns are custom-made caps that fit snugly over your natural tooth, offering long-lasting protection and a natural-looking finish.

Crowns can be made from a variety of materials — including gold, porcelain, or porcelain fused to metal. Porcelain is often preferred for its ability to match the natural shade and translucency of real teeth. Our dentists will help determine which material is best for your smile and long-term dental health.

Your smile may benefit from a crown if a tooth is damaged or decayed beyond what a dental filling can repair. Crowns are also used for a variety of other restorative and cosmetic purposes, such as:

Protecting a tooth after root canal treatment
Strengthening a fractured or weakened tooth
Supporting a large filling when little natural tooth structure remains
Covering and completing a dental implant
Anchoring and attaching a dental bridge
Improving the appearance of a misshapen or discolored tooth
Enhancing the overall beauty and uniformity of your smile

YOU COULD NEED A CROWN IF...

Same-Day Crowns with CEREC® Technology

No temporaries. No impressions. No second visit.

Thanks to our in-office CEREC® system, in most cases - we can design, create, and place your custom porcelain crown in just one visit. This cutting-edge technology eliminates the need for messy impressions, temporary crowns, or waiting weeks for a dental lab. Instead, you leave our office with your permanent crown — all in the same day. Using 3D digital imaging, we scan your tooth and design a custom-fit restoration that’s milled right here in our office using high-quality ceramic. Within about an hour, your crown is bonded and ready to go.

Benefits of CEREC® Crowns:

One convenient appointment
No goopy impressions
No temporary crown
High-quality, natural-looking ceramic
Precise digital fit and long-lasting durability