Porcelain crowns can repair damaged teeth, resulting in a fabulous smile. Porcelain crowns are made of natural looking tooth colored materials, which blend in beautifully with your own teeth. When aesthetics and strength are needed in the mouth, porcelain crowns are a perfect choice.

Porcelain Crowns- The Ultimate Cosmetic Restoration

What is a Porcelain Crown?
A Porcelain crown is a top for a tooth that is made completely of porcelain without any metal in the crown. There are a variety of types of Porcelain crowns including Cerac crowns, which are made in the dental office and Empress crowns which are a type of pressed porcelain.

Why would I need a Porcelain Crown?
Porcelain crowns are used when a tooth has been broken or when a lot of tooth decay has destroyed a large part of the tooth such that a filling can not fix the tooth. Porcelain crowns are also used in cases where a superior cosmetic result is needed in the front or back portion of the mouth.

How many appointments does a Porcelain Crown take?
Usually a porcelain crown can be fabricated in two appointments. On the first appointment the tooth is shaped with a dental handpiece and impressions are taken of the prepared tooth. These impressions are sent to the laboratory for the Porcelain crown to be fabricated. A temporary crown is placed on the tooth. At the second appointment, the permanent Porcelain crown is tried in the mouth. The dentist checks to make sure that the crown fits well and is the correct color. The crown is then bonded or cemented in place.

How much do Porcelain Crowns cost?
Prices on Porcelain crowns vary but generally run anywhere from $800 to $2000 per tooth. Price will depend on the type of Porcelain crown, the number of crowns placed, and the difficulty of matching the color of the other teeth.