Dental Crowns

Porcelain Crowns in San Mateo County, CA

Tooth Restoration with Dental Crowns

A porcelain crown is an artificial tooth that restores shape, strength, and appearance to badly damaged teeth. Unlike a dental veneer that covers the front of the tooth, porcelain crowns are often known as 'teeth caps' because they fit directly over an existing tooth. Generally dental caps are used for teeth that are beyond the help of direct restoration techniques such as dental fillings. For teeth that are severely decayed, cracked, or discolored, dental crowns are a fast and durable cosmetic dental solution. Many types of dental crowns are available, however porcelain crowns are most popular because the porcelain imitates translucent tooth enamel and resists staining.

Consider Dental Teeth Caps For:

• Protecting severely decayed, cracked, or damaged teeth
• Capping a dental implant with an artificial tooth
• Restoring a damaged tooth too week to support a porcelain veneer
• Supporting a dental bridge (fixed partial dentures)
• Covering a tooth after a root canal

Porcelain Crown Restoration Procedure

Restoring a damaged tooth with a dental crown usually takes about 2-3 visits. At the initial consultation you and San Mateo County dentist Dr. Ken Hovden will decide whether a dental crown is the best cosmetic dental solution for you. If so, Dr. Hovden will begin preparing the natural tooth by filing it down so that the dental cap can fit comfortably over the top. After the preparation, molded impressions will be taken of your teeth and sent to a lab where professionals will craft an artificial tooth to look just like your natural teeth. While your porcelain crown is being crafted you will be given a temporary crown to wear.

Benefits of Porcelain Crowns

Aesthetic: The lab professionals take great care and skill to mold an artificial tooth that matches the natural contours and color of your natural teeth. In fact, dental crowns often restore the natural shape of your teeth more accurately than direct dental restorations.

Time Efficient: Unlike some tooth restoration procedures that may take months to be fully completed, porcelain veneers usually take just 2-3 dental visits.

Restorative: Dental crowns restore functionality and aesthetic appeal to teeth that are badly chipped, cracked, or worn down. After just a few visits you can smile again without embarrassment!

Durable: If proper oral hygiene is maintained, porcelain crowns can last several years. However, they may eventually need to be replaced.

Preventative: Dental crowns seal off badly decayed teeth from the bacteria in saliva, preventing further decay of the natural teeth.

Supportive: Dental crowns can offer greater support than direct restorations such as dental fillings if the tooth is badly damaged. The ceramic makeup of dental crowns is designed so that you can feel comfortable chewing the foods you love.

High Quality Dental Crowns From an Expert

As an award-winning cosmetic dentist Dr. Ken Hovden of Daly City, California has years of experience in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, including dental crowns. He is a member of several prestigious dental organizations including the American Dental Association and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, which require high standards to maintain membership. He spends time mentoring other dental professionals because he is committed to high quality dental care.

Dentistry provided by Dr. Hovden

Porcelain Crowns

To determine whether porcelain crowns ("teeth caps") are the best tooth restoration solution for you, call our Kenneth Hovden DDS South San Francisco dental office or fill out the form on this page to schedule your initial cosmetic dental appointment today. As an award-winning South San Francisco cosmetic dentist Dr. Ken Hovden has years of experience in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, including dental crowns.