Crowns are strong, natural-looking restorations that protect and support damaged teeth—helping prevent further wear, breakage, or even tooth loss. They act like durable shields, restoring strength, function, and appearance. With our same-day technology, we can design and place your custom crown in a single visit—no temporaries, no goopy impressions, and no extra appointments.
This video illustrates how a crown, custom-made by CAD/CAM 3-D technology, restores a damaged tooth in a single visit, often referred to as same-day dentistry.
At LakeView Dental Arts, we care about your time and health. In the past, restoring a tooth with a crown was a tedious procedure requiring more than one visit to the dentist. Today, our dentists provide Kingston residents access to the latest crown-making technology with CEREC. Our team designs custom, strong, tooth colored material to create each crown or bridge. The best part, crowns, bridges, and veneers can be crafted in our office in as little as 90 minutes, saving you time at the dentist!
If you have a broken, decayed, misshapen, or discolored tooth, or a tooth that requires a root canal, a dental crown is a long-lasting, natural-looking treatment option that can restore your tooth’s function and appearance, along with your self-confidence.
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” that covers a tooth to restore its shape and strength and improve its appearance. A crown fully encases the entire visible portion of a tooth above and at the gum line and protects the tooth during use. There are several types of crowns, though the most common have a porcelain exterior to match the appearance of natural teeth.
Types of dental crowns include:
Your dentist may recommend a crown to:
Pros and cons of crowns compared to veneers:
During a same-day crown visit, your dentist will start by gently removing any decay or damaged areas and shaping the tooth to fit your new crown. Instead of goopy impressions, we use a quick digital scan to create a precise 3D model of your tooth. Your custom crown is then designed using CAD/CAM technology, milled right in our office, and shaded or glazed to match your smile. After it’s hardened in a special oven and cooled, we make sure it fits just right—adjusting as needed for a comfortable, natural feel. The whole process usually takes less than two hours, start to finish.
Once the permanent crown is ready, the patient returns for a second visit, where the temporary crown is removed and the permanent crown is cemented in place.
Our office provides advanced technology to support same-day dentistry and can provide crowns in one single visit through CEREC® technology.
CEREC® crowns offer a faster, more comfortable alternative to traditional crowns. Because everything is done in one visit—no temporaries, no follow-ups—you save time and avoid the sensitivity that can come with wearing a temporary crown. Each crown is custom-designed, shaded, and made right here in our office to blend beautifully with your smile.
CEREC® utilizes computer-aided design, also known as CAD-CAM technology, to scan your teeth using a 3D camera. The image data is then sent to an in-office machine in our dental service that mills the crown from a ceramic block. The milling process can take only a few minutes, after which your dentist can place it.
This same-day service makes getting a crown easier than ever!
When properly cared for, a dental crown can last up to 15 years. Crowns can be taken care of by regular brushing and flossing. The tooth beneath the crown is still susceptible to decay if you don’t maintain good oral hygiene — if the tooth beneath a crown decays, the crown must be removed so the tooth can be treated.
Regular visits with your hygienist for dental cleanings and x-rays are recommended to maintain the health and longevity of your dental crown.
Some habits, such as grinding your teeth or clenching your jaw, can significantly shorten the life of a crown. That is why we often recommend night guards to protect the investment you have made in your dental health. Ask your dentist about treating these behaviors. Hard or brittle foods can also damage the crown and should be avoided.
If you have a dental condition that may require a crown, contact us today to book an appointment. Your dentist can examine your teeth and review your options for restoring them to optimal oral health, including same-day crowns.
