Crowns

When the structure of an entire tooth is compromised, a crown, which covers all of the surfaces of the tooth, will need to be placed. The example to the left illustrates a fractured front tooth.

The first step is to prepare the tooth for a crown, which requires reduction of the tooth so that the lab has enough room to produce a life-like crown. We then take an impression, select the proper color for the crown and make a temporary, at which time the first appointment is completed.

Your case is then sent to the lab to make the crown, which is then tried in and adjusted. Our job is to communicate with the lab technicians so the new crown will be in harmony with the surrounding teeth.

Before the new crown is cemented, we check the fit, the contacts, the bite and the color to make sure it has the same characteristics of the natural teeth.

Please see our Crowns Gallery to view the types of results we can achieve with porcelain crowns.