Dental Crowns
A durable porcelain or ceramic cap placed over a damaged tooth to restore its shape, strength, and appearance.
A custom-fitted porcelain or ceramic cap that fits over the entire visible portion of a damaged or weakened tooth to restore its original shape, strength, and appearance.
The tooth is shaped to create space for the crown, an impression is taken, and a custom crown is cemented over the prepared tooth to restore full function.
Protects a damaged or weakened tooth from further breakdown, restores full biting strength, and gives the tooth a natural-looking appearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about dental crowns.
Patients with a severely decayed, cracked, weakened, or heavily restored tooth that can no longer be reliably repaired with a filling alone.
The tooth is prepared and a temporary crown is placed at the first visit, with the permanent crown cemented at a follow-up appointment.
The tooth is prepared and temporary placed at the first visit, with the permanent crown cemented one to two weeks later.
Avoid hard, sticky, or chewy foods on that side until the permanent crown is placed.
Mild sensitivity around the prepared tooth is normal between visits.
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