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A fixed dental crown recreates your entire visible tooth surface, delivering both the function and the cosmetic benefits that worn or broken teeth genuinely require.
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Is a damaged tooth holding your smile back? Dental crowns in Gardena, CA, protect your teeth, restore function to your bite, and look attractive when you smile. Gardena Dental Group offers custom crown treatments built around your own tooth.
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Crowns, sometimes called caps, are protective restorations that cover the entire surface of your visible tooth structure. Our dentist uses them when teeth are too worn or damaged to keep functioning normally, or when a smaller restoration such as a filling is inadequate. A crown reinforces what remains of your natural tooth and keeps the damage from getting any worse. Advanced ceramic materials are crafted to look as natural as possible beside the teeth on either side. CEREC crowns match in color and durability and can be secured in a single visit, with no temporary crown and no lengthy wait.
A fixed dental crown recreates your entire visible tooth surface, delivering both the function and the cosmetic benefits that worn or broken teeth genuinely require.
Advanced ceramic materials are crafted to look as natural as they possibly can, blending in easily with the neighboring teeth that sit on either side of your crown.
With the right daily care at home, you can expect that a well-maintained dental crown will last anywhere from 10 to 15 years, and frequently a good deal longer.
A crown reinforces whatever healthy tooth structure you have left, and it may be the last real opportunity to save a tooth that has been severely decayed or badly damaged.
From your first exam to the final result, here's exactly what to expect — calm, clear, and never rushed.
Request an AppointmentWe take a small X-ray of the tooth to determine the full extent of the damage or wear that is present before we recommend anything to you at all.
Our dentist reviews the best available options for restoring your tooth and explains whether a dental crown is one of the very best choices for you.
We numb the tooth, adjust the shape of your enamel, and remove any damaged structure before taking a detailed impression of the whole tooth.
A shade guide helps us match the color and select the right materials, and a temporary crown protects your tooth while the permanent one is made.
About two weeks later, the permanent crown is bonded into place, and then we check the final fit and make any adjustments wherever they are needed.
Structural damage such as a chipped or broken tooth after an injury usually calls for the full coverage that only a dental crown can provide.
Aggressive tooth decay involving a large area of the tooth leaves far too little structure for a simple filling to hold securely in position.
You recently completed endodontic therapy, and a crown reinforces the remaining tooth structure so that it does not fracture at a later date.
Years of grinding have worn your teeth down, or a tooth is misshapen, atypical, or so severely discolored that whitening simply cannot fix it.
Our patients return year after year for calm, unhurried care and honest, personalized guidance.
We go above and beyond to make dental crowns feel calm and effortless — pairing the latest technology with a gentle, unhurried approach designed entirely around you.
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On average, a well-maintained dental crown lasts at least 10 to 15 years. Crowns lasting 20 years or more with good home care are not unheard of.
Getting a crown is about as comfortable as having a routine filling, since we use numbing medications before making any adjustments. Sedation is available on request, and minor soreness at the injection site is to be expected.
The nerve responds to your enamel being reshaped during the preparation phase, so heightened sensitivity is natural. Symptoms are usually temporary and improve within days or weeks of the permanent crown being placed.
The fee varies with the type of material, the number of crowns you need, and whether a tooth requires a build-up beforehand. The average fee ranges between $500 and $2,000 per tooth.
Insurance benefits can reduce the price of your new cap, though the amount varies from plan to plan. We provide detailed treatment plans outlining all fees, estimated benefits, and optional financing.
A damaged or severely decayed tooth may need a crown to reinforce the healthy structure you have left. Call Gardena Dental Group today to reserve a no-pressure appointment for dental crowns in Gardena, CA.
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All-ceramicMade entirely of ceramic or porcelain, offering excellent esthetics but may not be as strong as other options.
All-metalMade of gold or other metal alloys. Highly durable but not tooth-colored.
Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM)Combines the strength of metal with the esthetics of porcelain.
ZirconiaMade from a strong, tooth-colored material that is highly biocompatible.
Stainless steelOften used as temporary crowns or for children's teeth.
AbutmentA connector piece that attaches the crown to the tooth or implant.
CementationThe process of securing the crown to the prepared tooth using dental cement.
CEREC Same-Day CrownsCrowns designed and fabricated in the office using CAD/CAM technology, allowing for single-visit placement.
Core BuildupAdding material to a damaged tooth to provide support for the crown.
Crown LengtheningA surgical procedure to expose more of the tooth structure for crown placement.
ImpressionA mold taken of the prepared tooth to create a custom-made crown.
MarginThe edge of the crown where it meets the tooth.
PreparationShaping the tooth to create space for the crown.
Temporary CrownA crown worn while the permanent crown is being made.
BridgeA dental restoration that replaces one or more missing teeth by using the adjacent teeth for support.
BruxismGrinding or clenching your teeth, which can damage crowns.
Dental ImplantA titanium post placed in the jawbone to support a crown or other restoration.
OnlayA type of restoration that covers one or more cusps (points) of a tooth.
Root Canal TherapyA procedure to remove infected or damaged tissue from inside a tooth, often followed by crown placement.