Frequently asked questions about all-ceramic dental crowns at Huntington Dental Excellence

At Huntington Dental Excellence, our dentists assist South Pasadena, California, area patients with general, cosmetic, restorative, and preventive dentistry solutions. This includes the fabrication and placement of quality dental crowns. Drs. Gin Goei and Sharon Gabriel can educate patients on all-ceramic dental crowns available at our office with same-day placement. Let’s look at some of the frequently asked questions regarding dental crowns that arise during our consultation appointments.

What is a dental crown?

A dental crown is best described as a cap that covers a tooth or abutment to replace or repair a tooth that has been lost or damaged. The crown is made of different types of materials depending on the dental provider, but our team at Huntington Dental Excellence focuses on providing all-ceramic dental crowns because of their natural appearance.

Why might I need a dental crown?

Most of our patients who require a dental crown have damage to a natural tooth or need to replace a missing tooth using a dental implant or crown. Dental crowns are used to:

• Cover a dental implant abutment. The dental crown is fabricated by our team to be placed over the abutment of a dental implant to replace a single tooth.
• Create a dental bridge. In addition to implants, patients can also use dental crowns to create a dental bridge. This ceramic restoration is designed to replace one or more teeth in a row and uses adjacent teeth to support the structure.
• Protect a tooth. Dental crowns are often created to protect teeth that have been severely damaged or have undergone procedures such as root canal therapy. Instead of breaking a tooth, any trauma will break the crown, which is easily replaced and keeps patients from requiring permanent extraction of their natural tooth.

How are dental crowns made?

At Huntington Dental Excellence, we provide same-day restoration thanks to our CEREC-created crowns. Our CEREC system fabricates a dental crown in minutes using specialized CAD/CAM software and a milling machine. These crowns eliminate the need for a temporary crown and a later appointment when having the restoration made by a nearby dental laboratory.

Where can I find a CEREC dentist near me?

Our dental office offers CEREC technology for same-day dental crowns. We invite patients into our office to learn more about this option that is available at our facility.

Schedule time to speak to our dentists at Huntington Dental Excellence of South Pasadena, California

If you reside in or around the area and want to talk to our team regarding all-ceramic dental crowns for smile restoration, we invite you to call (626) 382-2756 to request a visit at 1730 Huntington Drive, Suite #202. We are open to new and returning patients in and around the area. We can assist with a wide selection of dental concerns, including general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry options for your smile!

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