A dental crown is like a cap that covers a tooth. It protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations.
Sometimes, a crown is used to improve the look of a tooth because a skilled dentist can give it the proper shape, color, even the angle to fix slanted teeth.
Main reasons for using a crown:
Broken or fractured teeth
Cosmetic enhancement
Decayed teeth
Fractured fillings
Large fillings
Tooth has a root canal
What material is best for dental crowns?
Our team will help you decide the best dental crown material for your situation. Usually it will be one of these options:
Porcelaincrowns Made to match the shape, size, and color or your teeth giving you a natural, long-lasting beautiful smile. Porcelain crowns are also strong and last many years, however like most dental restorations they may eventually need to be replaced.
E-max crowns A type of glass ceramic, that is metal free and durable, meaning it can last a very long time. E-max crowns are a preferred choice by many patients because they look so natural, most people won’t know they aren’t real teeth. One reason for this is that E-max crown do not have a metal base, so you don’t have grey lines around the gums. Here’s an example…
Example of crown replacement with E-max crown
Advantages of receiving Dental Crowns from Our Team
We are Prosthodontists, certified specialists with extra training and experience with dental crowns
