A dental crown (cap) fully encases the visible portion of a tooth above the gumline, restoring its shape, size, strength, and appearance. Crowns are recommended when a tooth is too compromised for a filling to provide adequate support — whether due to a large cavity, a crack, wear, or structural damage following root canal therapy.
How Crowns Work
After preparing the tooth, we take a precise intraoral scan — eliminating the uncomfortable impression material used in traditional crown procedures. The scan data is imported into design software, where your crown is digitally crafted to match your bite and adjacent tooth morphology. The design is our milling partner, which carves the crown from a solid block of high-strength ceramic. The crown is glazed, stained for shade accuracy, crystallized in a furnace, and cemented permanently.
Crown Materials
We offer full-zirconia crowns for posterior (back) teeth requiring maximum strength, and lithium disilicate (e.max) crowns for anterior (front) teeth where lifelike translucency is the priority. Both materials are completely metal-free, providing a natural appearance with no dark gumline margins.
Crown Lifespan & Maintenance
With good oral hygiene and regular checkups, crowns routinely last 10–15 years or longer. Avoid chewing hard objects (ice, hard candy) and wear a night guard if you grind your teeth to maximize crown longevity.