Dental Crowns

What to expect from dental crown treatment.

Our dental crowns are created from translucent, life-looking porcelain that imitates your natural tooth in almost every way, from looks and durability to function. So, if you have a compromised tooth, don’t delay treatment any longer. Our porcelain crowns will restore your tooth to its pre-damage self.
Placing a dental crown requires at least two dental appointments spaced within a few weeks. After deciding that a dental crown is the appropriate course of action, your treatment will involve the steps below.

• Preparation: We’ll numb your gums and reshape your tooth by removing a small portion of the enamel. This step is necessary to ensure the crown fits comfortably and stays in place for years.
• Bite impressions: We’ll take impressions of your teeth to ensure our dental lab fabricates a custom dental cap that fits your tooth’s exact shape, color, and size. We use a highly accurate digital scanner by iTero to create a model of your teeth.
• Temporary crown: Before your crown is ready, we’ll place a provisional crown to protect your prepped tooth. We use temporary adhesives to secure the temporary prosthesis, so be careful when biting and chewing food.
  Placing the final restoration: Once we receive your permanent crown, we’ll remove the temporary one, clean the area, and use permanent dental cement to bond the crown to your tooth.

Dr. Dougherty uses the same prestigious dental lab, Smile Designs by Rego, for every single crown he places. While some dentists use a higher-end dental lab for cosmetic cases and a lower-end lab for back teeth, Dr. Dougherty believes that even teeth in the back of the mouth deserve the absolute best!