Crowns

Prosthodontics

What are Dental Crowns?

A crown is a prosthetic positioned over a tooth to create a smoother look and enhance strength and durability. When a tooth is cracked, has an old filling, or is severely decayed, the placement of a crown is often recommended. Crowns strengthen and protect the remaining tooth structure and can improve the appearance of your smile. Types of crowns include the full porcelain crown (ideal for use on the front teeth), the porcelain-fused-to-metal crown and the all-metal crown (ideal for use on the back teeth).

Ever seen someone with crowns and the dark lines around it? Dr. Jiveh is highly trained to make your crowns as life-like and natural looking as possible. As a cosmetic dentist, his signature is on your smile and not the dark lines!

The Dental Crown Procedure

Before placing the crown on the tooth, Dr. Jiveh will prepare the tooth to receive the crown. Then an impression of the tooth and the surrounding teeth is taken. A temporary acrylic crown is placed on the tooth. When the permanent crown is ready (1-2 weeks normally), the temporary crowns are replaced. A crown may last up to 40 years. We can also make your crowns completely metal free with superior materials that are extremely strong and durable.

Please note:  We do several types of crowns including:  CAPTEK, LAVA, PFG, FGC, PROCERA
Contact us today to set up an appointment with Dr. Jiveh to get his opinion on your need for dental crowns.

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