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A K DENTAL CLINIC & IMPLANT CENTER
Restorative Dentistry

Dental Crowns

Restore damaged teeth with high-quality dental crowns. Our natural-looking, durable crowns protect and strengthen your teeth while maintaining a beautiful smile. Same-day crowns available for your convenience.

Dental Crowns at A K Dental Clinic

Benefits of Dental Crowns

Dental crowns offer comprehensive protection and restoration for damaged teeth, combining functionality with natural aesthetics.

Protect Weak Teeth

Crowns protect damaged or weakened teeth from further decay and fracture.

Natural Appearance

Modern crowns are virtually indistinguishable from your natural teeth.

Restore Function

Regain full chewing ability and proper bite alignment with crown restoration.

Long-lasting

Quality crowns can last 15-20 years or more with proper care and maintenance.

Types of Dental Crowns

We offer various crown materials to meet your specific needs, budget, and aesthetic preferences.

Porcelain Crowns

The most popular choice for front teeth due to their natural appearance.

Advantages

  • Excellent aesthetics
  • Natural translucency
  • Stain resistant
  • Biocompatible

Considerations

  • More expensive
  • Can chip under extreme force
  • May show wear on opposing teeth
Best for: Front teeth and visible areas

Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal

Combines the strength of metal with the aesthetics of porcelain.

Advantages

  • Strong and durable
  • Good aesthetics
  • Proven track record
  • More affordable than all-porcelain

Considerations

  • Metal line may show at gum line
  • May cause wear on opposing teeth
  • Less translucent than all-porcelain
Best for: Back teeth and bridges

Gold Crowns

The gold standard for durability and longevity.

Advantages

  • Extremely durable
  • Gentle on opposing teeth
  • Excellent fit
  • Biocompatible

Considerations

  • Highly visible
  • Most expensive option
  • Not aesthetically pleasing to most
Best for: Back molars where strength is priority

Zirconia Crowns

Modern ceramic material offering strength and aesthetics.

Advantages

  • Very strong
  • Excellent aesthetics
  • Metal-free
  • Minimal tooth removal required

Considerations

  • More expensive
  • Newer technology
  • May be too hard for some cases
Best for: All teeth, especially back teeth

The Crown Treatment Process

Getting a dental crown typically requires two visits to ensure the perfect fit and natural appearance.

First Visit

1
Examination and X-rays
2
Local anesthesia administration
3
Tooth preparation and shaping
4
Impression taking
5
Temporary crown placement
6
Color matching for permanent crown

Laboratory Phase

1
Custom crown fabrication
2
Quality control checks
3
Color and fit verification
4
Final polishing and glazing

Second Visit

1
Temporary crown removal
2
Permanent crown try-in
3
Fit and bite adjustment
4
Final cementation
5
Post-treatment instructions

When Do You Need a Crown?

Dental crowns are recommended in various situations to protect, restore, or enhance your teeth.

Large Fillings

Recommended

When a tooth has a large filling that compromises its structural integrity.

Root Canal Treatment

Essential

After root canal therapy to protect the weakened tooth structure.

Cracked Teeth

Urgent

To prevent further cracking and potential tooth loss.

Severe Decay

Essential

When decay has damaged too much tooth structure for a filling.

Cosmetic Enhancement

Elective

To improve the appearance of discolored or misshapen teeth.

Broken Teeth

Urgent

To restore function and appearance of fractured teeth.

Caring for Your Crown

Proper care will help your crown last for many years and maintain your oral health.

Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste

Floss daily around the crown

Avoid chewing hard foods like ice or hard candy

Don't use teeth as tools to open packages

Wear a nightguard if you grind your teeth

Regular dental check-ups and cleanings

Report any pain or sensitivity immediately

Avoid sticky foods that might pull off the crown

Restore Your Smile with Quality Crowns

Don't let damaged teeth affect your confidence or oral health. Our high-quality dental crowns can restore both function and beauty to your smile. Schedule your consultation today.

Same-day crowns available • Natural appearance guaranteed • Payment plans available • 15+ year warranty