Dental Crowns

Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps that are placed over teeth by our Metro Detroit dentists to restore their shape, size, strength, or appearance. A crown not only strengthens a tooth but can also dramatically improve a tooth’s appearance, shape, and alignment. When the dental crown adheres into place, it will fully encase the entire visible portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line.

Dental Crowns May Be Used To:

• Replace a large filling when only minimal tooth structure remains
• Protect a weak tooth from fracturing
• Restore a fractured tooth
• Attach a dental bridge
• Cover a dental implant
• Cover a discolored or poorly shaped tooth
• Cover a tooth that has had root canal treatment

Traditional vs. Same-Day Crowns

Standard dental crowns typically require two appointments. For the first visit, we’ll reshape the tooth and take impressions. A temporary crown will be placed to protect the tooth while your custom porcelain crown is made in an off-site dental lab. During the second visit, usually a couple of weeks later, we’ll remove the temporary and place the permanent crown, ensuring a proper fit and color match.

Same-day crowns streamline the process using advanced computer-assisted technology. After digital impressions are taken, the information is sent to our in-office milling machine. From there, your crown is sculpted from a durable block of ceramic that matches the natural color of your teeth. Within a single appointment, your CEREC crown is ready to be placed.

In both cases, our local family dentists will make sure the crown’s size, shape, and color are accurate before cementing it in place. A quick bite test confirms a proper fit so you can leave with a functional, natural-looking smile.