Crowns are needed when a large amount of tooth structure has been damaged by trauma or decay. They are made of full porcelain or porcelain over metal, and cover the entire tooth surface.

With advances in materials and techniques, crowns can give you the strength, beauty and translucency of a natural tooth.

Procedure:

Fitting a crown requires at least two visits to our office. Initially, we will remove decay, shape the tooth, and fit it with a temporary crown. On the subsequent visit we will remove the temporary crown, and cement the final crown.

Indications:

Many people have unexplained pain from heavily restored posterior teeth, which is usually due to hairline cracks in the chewing part of the tooth. Placing crowns on these teeth typically relieves the pain.

In front teeth, older fillings can both weaken the teeth and can be unaesthetic due to staining or chipping. Porcelain crowns and bridges are suitable in cases where porcelain veneers are not. In teeth with root canal fillings, crowns can prevent breakage.