Dental Crowns

What Are Dental Crowns?

A dental crown is a custom-made cap that covers a damaged, weakened, or aesthetically imperfect tooth to restore its shape, strength, and appearance. Crowns are commonly used to protect teeth after root canals, cover dental implants, or enhance the look of misshapen or discolored teeth.

Why Choose Dental Crowns?

✅ Restores Strength – Protects weak or broken teeth.

✅ Natural Appearance – Matches the color and shape of real teeth.

✅ Durable & Long-Lasting – Can last 10-20 years with proper care.

✅ Improves Function – Enhances chewing and speaking ability.

✅ Covers Dental Implants – Acts as a prosthetic tooth on implants.

When Do You Need a Dental Crown?

✔ To cover a broken, cracked, or worn-down tooth.
✔ To restore a tooth after a root canal treatment.
✔ To replace a missing tooth with an implant-supported crown.
✔ To fix a severely discolored or misshapen tooth.
✔ To support and hold a dental bridge in place.

The Dental Crown Process

🔹 Step 1: Consultation & Examination
✔ The dentist assesses the tooth and takes digital scans.

🔹 Step 2: Tooth Preparation
✔ The damaged tooth is shaped to fit the crown.
✔ A temporary crown may be placed while the permanent one is being made.

🔹 Step 3: Custom Crown Fabrication
✔ The crown is crafted in a dental lab using zirconium, porcelain, or ceramic.

🔹 Step 4: Crown Placement
✔ The permanent crown is bonded to the tooth for a perfect fit and function.

Types of Dental Crowns

🔹 Zirconium Crowns – Strong, metal-free, and natural-looking.
🔹 Porcelain Crowns – Aesthetic and tooth-colored, commonly used for front teeth.
🔹 Metal-Ceramic Crowns – A combination of metal and porcelain for durability.
🔹 E-Max Crowns – High-quality all-ceramic crowns for a premium, lifelike finish.