Dental Crowns in Midtown

Madison Dental Arts provides dental crowns in NYC. Call us today at 212-532-1400 to learn more about dental crowns and to and schedule your appointment.

A dental crown is a custom cap that fits over a tooth to restore its shape, strength, and natural appearance. If a tooth has more extensive decay or damaged tooth structure, a dental crown may be the ideal aesthetic and functional restorative solution.  Unlike fillings, dental crowns cover the entire tooth structure above the gum line, protecting what remains of the tooth from further damage.

Choosing to have a crown placed can preserve the natural tooth, which is always the goal as preserving the natural teeth helps maintain the supporting bone structure and stability of the adjacent and surrounding teeth. Because decay and gum disease can eventually lead to tooth loss, restoring a compromised tooth supports both your bite and your long-term oral health.

For missing teeth, dental implants with crowns or a dental bridge may be recommended. With extensive decay, a root canal may be needed before crown placement.

Crowns also serve a cosmetic purpose. A crown can cover a badly discolored tooth or reshape one that is worn or misshapen, improving the aesthetic appeal of your smile. For teeth that need only a change to the front surface, veneers may be the better option.

The Dental Crown Procedure

The first step in the dental crown procedure is to take an impression that will be used to make a model, or mold, of the teeth and bite.  This allows the crown to be made to look and function like your natural teeth.

During your visit, your dentist takes impressions and then prepares the tooth, with the decayed areas from tooth decay being removed to address any damaged tooth structure. An impression of the prepped tooth will be made so that the final permanent crown will fit properly with adjacent teeth when it is placed.

Sometimes the final crown can be placed on the same day using same day crowns, but other times a temporary crown will be placed while your final restoration is being created. The temporary crown protects the prepared tooth and lets you eat and speak without discomfort until your new crown is ready. Finally, the permanent crown is placed and checked against your bite.

four main types of permanent crowns:

Ceramic – Ceramic crowns are often used for teeth that are visible when smiling as they are made from a porcelain-based material that retains the look of your natural teeth.

Porcelain Fused to Metal – Porcelain crowns that are porcelain fused to metal are known for their strength and durability while also allowing for a natural-looking restoration that blends seamlessly with your natural teeth.

Gold Alloys – These may be used when more strength is needed, particularly for patients who grind their teeth at night.

Base Metal Alloys – Metal crowns are strong and corrosion-resistant and are often used when there is less existing tooth structure available to support the crown restoration.

While dental crowns may sometimes become loose and fall out, they often last a lifetime with proper care and oral hygiene. Our amazing team of dental professionals will help select a treatment plan with the type of crown best suited for your particular needs and tooth structure.

We invite you to call us at 212-532-1400 to learn more about restorative treatments and schedule your appointment.