When a tooth is cracked, heavily filled, broken, or weakened by a root canal, a filling is no longer enough. A crown covers and protects the entire tooth, restoring full chewing strength, and modern porcelain makes it indistinguishable from its neighbours.
Cracked or fractured teeth, large old fillings with insufficient tooth remaining, teeth after root canal treatment, severely worn or misshapen teeth, and as the visible tooth atop a dental implant.
Not every damaged tooth needs a full crown. An onlay, sometimes called a partial crown, rebuilds only the damaged portion, preserving more healthy tooth structure. Where an onlay will serve as well as a crown, we recommend the onlay. Conserving your natural tooth is always the priority.
With our in-house CEREC system, the traditional two-visit, three-week crown process collapses into a single appointment: digital scan, chairside design, in-office milling, and permanent bonding, all in about an hour. No impressions, no temporary, no second freezing. CEREC Same-Day Crowns
Brush and floss normally, paying attention to the gumline where crown meets tooth, and wear a nightguard if you grind. With good care, crowns routinely last 10 to 15 years and often far longer.
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