What is this treatment?
A dental crown (often called a 'cap') is a custom-made covering that fits entirely over a damaged or weak natural tooth. It restores the tooth's shape, size, strength, and appearance. Ceramic (porcelain) crowns are the premium standard because they mimic the natural translucency of real teeth perfectly, meaning no one will know it's a crown.
Why might you need it?
You need a crown if you have a tooth that is severely decayed, cracked, or broken, and a normal filling isn't strong enough to fix it. Crowns are also required to protect a tooth after it has had a root canal, or to cover a dental implant.
Treatment Process
A simple step-by-step guide to your new smile.
Preparation
The tooth is numbed, and we gently reshape it by removing a small amount of enamel so the crown can fit perfectly over it.
Preparation
The tooth is numbed, and we gently reshape it by removing a small amount of enamel so the crown can fit perfectly over it.
Digital Impression
We take a fast digital 3D scan of the prepared tooth. No messy, gag-inducing putty is used!
Digital Impression
We take a fast digital 3D scan of the prepared tooth. No messy, gag-inducing putty is used!
Temporary Crown
We place a temporary plastic crown over your tooth to protect it while the dental lab crafts your permanent ceramic crown.
Temporary Crown
We place a temporary plastic crown over your tooth to protect it while the dental lab crafts your permanent ceramic crown.
Final Placement
You return about a week later. We remove the temporary and permanently glue your beautiful new ceramic crown into place.
Final Placement
You return about a week later. We remove the temporary and permanently glue your beautiful new ceramic crown into place.
🤕Is it painful?
Not at all. The tooth is completely numbed before we shape it, just like when you get a filling. You will feel no pain during the procedure.
⏳Recovery Time
The tooth and surrounding gum might be slightly sensitive to hot and cold for a few days, but you can eat and drink normally almost immediately after the numbness wears off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key Benefits
- Prevents a weak or cracked tooth from breaking completely
- Restores the tooth to its natural shape and strength
- Ceramic material looks 100% natural and beautiful
- Covers severe discoloration or badly shaped teeth
- Extremely durable and can last for decades
Ready to transform your smile?
Schedule a consultation today to see if Ceramic Crown is right for you.