Dental Crowns

We start by trimming down your tooth. Then, we 3D scan your mouth and let the software design your new crown. Starting with a solid block of porcelain, we mill out the crown. This includes the ability to custom place the colors so that your new crown matches your adjacent teeth. We then bake the porcelain crown in our high-pressure and high-temperature oven. Finally, we can bond the crown in place.

This unique CEREC® technology lets us complete the entire process in just one day and one appointment. You can even go home and eat that same day! You don’t have to be numb more than once or put up with temporary crowns for weeks. As there is no temporary crown, you don’t have to worry about it breaking or falling out.

CEREC® is just one of many pieces of advanced technology that we use at New Leaf Rohnert Park to improve your experience and results.

Every member of our team has the training and experience to give you confidence. Your mouth is always in good hands with us.

Dental crowns are caps that mimic the natural shape of your teeth and cover them. They are designed to restore the strength, size, shape, and appearance of your teeth. Dr. Eddie Kuo will cement your crowns in place so that they fully cover every visible part of your tooth above your gumline.

There are several types of crowns, with porcelain being among the most popular. All-porcelain or all-ceramic crowns are sturdy, good for those with metal allergies, and better at providing a natural color. Stainless steel crowns are typically used for temporary solutions or children.

Most dental crowns are designed to look like natural teeth. You can also, however, opt for a gold crown. This is another option for those who prefer the style of gold crowns and want the same benefits as a regular crown. Your tooth structure is still preserved. Gold is inert, so it is highly biocompatible and unlikely to cause allergies. It also lasts well without fracturing. Just keep in mind that gold is soft, so gold crowns may not last as long as those made from porcelain.

The choice of which material is best for your crown will depend on various factors. These can include the function and location of the tooth, your gum tissue, and how much of the tooth shows when smiling.