Metal crowns

The most popular and common type of crown, metal crowns can be made from gold alloys, palladium alloys, or nickel alloys. Metal crowns are called “gold crowns” because the metal used to make a gold crown often contains gold. They are extremely long lasting and they help the tooth withstand biting forces.

Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns

Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns, or PFM crowns, are an attractive option for many patients due to their strength and durability. PFM crowns are composed of a stainless-steel base and porcelain overlay. The metal base is extremely durable, while the porcelain overlay provides a natural appearance. PFM crowns look very natural and are often used on teeth toward the front of the mouth.

All-porcelain crowns

All-porcelain crowns are an affordable alternative to porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns. They closely resemble natural teeth, but can’t withstand the same biting forces. All-porcelain crowns are ideal for patients with metal allergies.

Ceramic crowns

Ceramic crowns are a traditional type of tooth crown. They are made from porcelain and look and function like a natural tooth.

The crown is placed over a tooth that is damaged, discolored, or decayed.

Ceramic crowns function and look like natural teeth, but they can be made to look more like metal crowns. This makes them a favorite for most patients.

CEREC® one-day crowns

CEREC® one-day crowns are convenient and effective. They allow us to design, manufacture, and place a custom dental crown in a single appointment. CEREC® uses CAD/CAM technology to take digital images of your teeth and mouth. The images are used to design your dental crown. Then, the CEREC® machine will mill it from a single block of dental grade ceramic. After milling, the CEREC® will place your dental crown. And that’s it! In just a single day, you’ll have a beautiful CEREC® crown.

OVERLAY CROWNS (partial crowns)

An overlay crown is sometimes referred to as a partial crown. Overlay crowns are customized partial crowns that cover just the front surface of the tooth, rather than the entire tooth.

Overlay crowns are often used when a tooth has been weakened by tooth decay. The tooth is not strong enough to hold a full crown, so a thinner, partial crown is used instead.

All-on-4® dental implants

All-on-4® dental implants are a type of full arch restoration. They replace all the teeth on a dental arch with a dental bridge supported by dental implants. Typically, four dental implants are placed along the dental arch. The dental implants can support a dental bridge that is made of high-quality dental porcelain.