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  • 25 years practice and teaching experience
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    • Ceramic Crowns

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    When a front tooth becomes cracked or otherwise damaged, but is not completely missing, a ceramic crown may be used. In cases where a front tooth is missing completely, ceramic crowns (commonly known as caps) can be placed over a dental implant instead. In the past, metal crowns were common for this procedure, but just as fillings have improved over the years to be as inconspicuous as possible, so have crowns. Dr. Zadeh offers ceramic crowns that are designed to match your other teeth, so that your smile looks natural and complete.

    The purpose of a crown is to take the place of a tooth or to make a part of tooth appear whole. Cracked teeth, teeth that have undergone a root canal, and dental implants all need to be protected for medical and dental reasons, and need to be covered with porcelain for aesthetic reasons. In these cases, ceramic crowns can be used to cover the cracked tooth, the dead tooth, or the dental implant to appear completely natural and whole.

    Receiving a crown is similar to the process of receiving a bridge. First, Dr. Zadeh will prepare your tooth for the process by sanding down the enamel to make room for the cap. If there is no tooth, Dr. Zadeh will first give the patient a dental implant. Dr. Zadeh will then place a temporary crown around the tooth or implant while your crown is being completed. Finally, the crown is put into place on your final visit. Ceramic crowns can last from ten to fifteen years with proper care. Smoking and/or not regularly cleaning your teeth can stain the porcelain, so good dental hygiene and regularly dentist cleanings are a necessity.

    Dr. Zadeh chooses to use ceramic crowns for both aesthetic and medical reasons. All-ceramic crowns are the most natural-looking tooth substitute available today. This is the best choice for front teeth, as the ceramic will best blend in with your remaining front teeth. Porcelain or porcelain fused to metal crowns will often look slightly opaque and not quite as natural. In some cases, the metal behind the porcelain crowns can start to show along the gums over time, another reason why porcelain caps are not the best choice for front teeth. For this reason, Dr. Zadeh tends to recommend the stronger porcelain crowns for back teeth, and the more natural-looking ceramic crowns for front teeth.

    You can view before-and-after photos of ceramic crowns (caps) in our photo gallery.

    Dr. Zadeh and his staff will be happy to discuss ceramic crowns (caps) with you. Please call for a consultation today.