Restore strength and beauty to damaged teeth or replace missing teeth with custom, natural-looking restorations.
Dentistry is an art as well as a science, and dental crowns offer a perfect example of this. A dental crown or "cap" is a covering that fits over a damaged, decayed, or unattractive tooth. It can even replace a tooth entirely as part of dental bridgework.
A crown completely covers a tooth above the gum line. This is in contrast to a dental veneer, which only covers a tooth's front surface. If a tooth is missing a significant amount of structure above the gum line, a crown would be the restoration of choice. Crowns strengthen damaged teeth, allowing them to function normally again.
Virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth. Translucent and tough, just like natural tooth enamel.
Metal interior for strength with a porcelain exterior for natural appearance.
The strongest ceramic option available, ideal for back teeth.
Extremely durable and long-lasting. Best for areas where aesthetics aren't primary.
Crowning a tooth typically takes two to three visits. At the first visit, your tooth is prepared to receive its new crown — it is shaped to fit inside the new covering. The tooth and surrounding area will be numbed beforehand.
After the tooth is prepared, impressions are taken and sent to the dental laboratory. There, the impressions are used to create a crown designed to enhance your smile and function well within your bite. Before you leave, a temporary crown protects your tooth until the permanent crown is ready.
Crowns can also create a lifelike replacement for a missing tooth. A bridge spans the space of the missing tooth and requires at least three crowns. Two crowns are placed over healthy teeth on either side of the missing tooth (abutment teeth), which support a third crown (pontic) placed in between them.
Crowns and bridgework require the same conscientious care as your natural teeth. Be sure to brush and floss between all of your teeth — restored and natural — every day. Maintain your regular schedule of cleanings at the dental office, and avoid using your teeth as tools. If you grind your teeth at night, a nightguard would be a good investment to protect your restorations.
Schedule your consultation to discuss your restoration options.
