A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size.  A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations.

Although there are several types of crowns, zirconia (tooth colored crowns) are the most common in our office, and the best material in the dental market you can receive.  They are highly durable and will last 15-20 years, and you can chew on them as you would your natural tooth without fear it will break. It will be in fact stronger than your natural tooth!  Zirconia crowns are made to match the shape, size, and color or your teeth giving you a natural, long-lasting beautiful smile.

Reasons for crowns:

• Broken or fractured teeth.
• Cosmetic enhancement.
• Decayed teeth.
• Fractured fillings.
• Large fillings.
• Tooth has a root canal.

What does getting a crown involve? Is it really same day?

A crown is done from start to finish on the same day in our office, and only requires 2 hours of your time! 

While the tooth is numb, the dentist will prepare the tooth by removing any decay and shaping the surface to properly fit the crown.  Once these details are accomplished, your final crown will be milled and prepared in house, using our advanced dental imaging software, PrimeMill unit, and Cerec Speedfire system. You will have about 30 minutes of free time while this is happening.

 Then your natural tooth will be cleaned, and your new crown will be carefully cemented to ensure the spacing and bite are accurate.

You will be given care instructions and encouraged to have regular dental visits to check your new crown.