What is a Crown?

Whether you have a large cavity, very old filling, discoloration, or took a big bite into a a peanut and the tooth has felt off since, porcelain crowns are a great option to strengthen and improve the appearance of a tooth that has been weakened!

Porcelain Crowns are prescribed by our doctors to completely cover and strengthen a tooth that has been otherwise weakened by fracture, root canal treatment, grinding, decay or any other structural impairment. They can also prevent future fracture of a tooth, especially those that are heavily restored, and relieve pain and sensitivity in an already fractured or damaged tooth.

These crowns are matched to your natural tooth shade and are virtually indistinguishable from a healthy tooth, only your doctor will be able to tell!

What to expect

Crowns typically take 2 appointments to complete. At your first appointment, Dr. Carlone will anesthetize the tooth to be crowned, and prepare and smooth the tooth to make room for the porcelain crown. He or she will then take a 3D digital scan of your tooth which our esthetic lab will use to create a fully unique and natural-looking porcelain ceramic crown.

Dr. Carlone will then hand make and cement a temporary crown to protect your prepared tooth while the lab makes your final restoration. If your temporary crown should fall out or break in the 2-3 weeks between your first and second appointment, let Carlone Family Dental know as soon as possible so that we can re-cement it or make you a new one. Temporary crowns are important to guarantee the perfect fit of your final crown. You can prevent this by avoiding especially hard or sticky foods while you have your temporary. No tootsie rolls please!

At your second appointment, Dr. Carlone will remove your temporary crown, clean your underlying tooth and gums, and cement your final, beautiful crown! Before doing so however, Dr. Carlone will make sure the crown completely matches your natural smile and bite so that if feels comfortable and looks great. The best crown is one you don't even know is there!

Please call our office if you have any questions about porcelain crowns or to schedule an appointment. We look forward to improving your smile!