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Crowns can be made from porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, or a full gold crown. To maintain a natural look and feel a porcelain finished crown is best, as it can be matched to the shade of your other teeth. This will allow it to blend in and appear just like one of your natural teeth.

The process of installing a crown takes 2-3 visits to the dentist. On the first visit the tooth will be reshaped by shaving the enamel approximately 1 millimeter, so that the permanent crown will fit beautifully to the tooth, blend in with the rest of your teeth, and and be undetectable. You will be given a local anesthetic before this part of the procedure so that you do not experience any discomfort. Once the tooth has been reshaped, a mold will be taken of that tooth and the surrounding teeth. This mold will be sent to a dental lab so that your new crown can be made so that it fits in the spot created for it and looks the same relative to the surrounding teeth. Before leaving, your dentist will fit you with a temporary crown until your permanent crown is ready.

The crown takes about 2-3 weeks to be returned to your dentist. At this time you will have another appointment to place and fit the permanent crown. You usually will not need  a local anesthetic again. The tooth will be placed using a cement to ensure the tooth sets in place. When you look in the mirror, you will see your old smile back. Crowns are durable and will usually last about  5-15 years, depending on diet, medical and dental history, medications, etc.. You should care for it as you would any of your other teeth with regular brushing and flossing. Call us today if you would like to learn more about how crowns can help restore your smile. 

Our favorite crowns are made of Captek. They are porcelain fused to a high content gold alloy. We have great suuccess with Captek crowns, because they are durable, natural looking and "gums" love them because  they have been shown to be antibacterial!  Have you ever met someone, and you think to yourself "Oh, those caps are ugly. What's that black line around the gums? How come they look so big, and the colors don't match?" Well , using our precise and experienced dental skills, the North broad Family Dental team will provide you with crowns (caps), that you will be  fully confident  in smiling, laughing, eating and talking. When Dr. Plawner does crowns for his family and staff, he uses Captek. The cost is slightly higher than other crown costs, but the benefits are well worth it.

There are also other crowns designed from materials specifically for people who grind their teeth, all porcelain (metal-free)crowns, and other choices specifically designed so that we can select the best choice for you. Please research , or ask our knowledgeable experienced staff about which crowns are right for you!