Dental Crowns in Whittier
Restore your beautiful smile with our highly esthetic dental crowns at Perfect Smile Dental Group in Whittier.
Benefits of Dental Crowns
- Restore your beautiful smile.
- Improve esthetic of discolored teeth.
- Save a severely damaged tooth.
- Relief Dental Pain.
- Protect tooth that had a large filling.
- Protect tooth after root canal.
- Support a dental bridge.
Who can benefit from Dental Crowns?
Dental Crowns are recommended to the patient if the tooth cavity is too large, existing composite or amalgam silver fillings are too large, tooth severely worn, crack, broken or weaken after a root canal that requires a full crown for protection.
Types of Dental Crowns
There is a wide variety of dental crowns to select from when restoring a tooth with a crown. At Perfect Smile Dental Group in Whittier, our dentist recommends Zirconia dental crowns for posterior teeth and eMax crowns for restoring anterior teeth.
Full Metal Crowns
Full Metal crowns are made from pure gold, alloys of gold, platinum, chromium, nickel, palladium, or base metals. Metal crowns made from metal alloys are known for their great strength and durability but lack esthetics due to the metallic color. As a result, full metal crowns are often recommended for posterior teeth (premolars & molars) where esthetics is not a concern. Full metal dental crowns are stronger and more resistant to fracture than porcelain fused to metal crowns. Metal dental crowns can last for 15-20 years in patients with good oral hygiene. The Advantage of Full metal crown is its very high strength and durability. Metal crowns are the strongest and most resistant to chipping, breaking, and wear. For bruxism patients that clench and grind their teeth, full metal crowns and zirconia crowns are often recommended. Metal crowns are not commonly used in dentistry today, porcelain fused to metal crowns (PFM) are preferred instead.
Porcelain Fused to Metal Crowns (PFM Crowns)
Porcelain fused to metal crowns (PFM) are metal crowns with a very thin layer of porcelain fused to the metal that mimics the natural tooth color. PFM dental crowns are strong due to their strong metal core on the inside but is esthetic due to the lustering layer of porcelain. Porcelain fused to metal crowns are preferred over full metal crowns when esthetics is a concern. Unlike full metal crowns, PFM dental crowns can be used on front teeth where esthetic is important. Advantage of Porcelain fused to metal crowns (PFM) is that they are as strong as full metal cast crowns but look more esthetics. Disadvantages of Porcelain fused to metal crowns (PFM) is that in patients with receding gum, the gray metal core appears as a black line near the gum line. With PFM crowns, the porcelain layer is the weak link that tends to crack, chip, or break off when patient bite into hard foods/objects. Because the Porcelain layer on PFM dental crowns is abrasive and tends to wear out the opposing teeth in the long run. For front tooth restorations, porcelain fused to metal (PFM) or all-porcelain crowns are recommended. PFM dental crowns are not recommended for patients that grind their teeth because the porcelain layer tends to break off.
Disadvantages of PFM Dental Crowns
Black line at Gum line
Crack/Broken Porcelain
Zirconia Crowns (Bruxzir)
Zirconia dental crowns are made from zirconium dioxide, an extremely hard white powdered crystal ceramic material. Zirconia crowns are extremely durable, translucent, metal-free, biocompatible and bond well with your teeth. Zirconia crowns are the strongest crowns that are ideal for patients that grind their teeth. Zirconia crowns are stronger than PFM crowns and more esthetics due to the lack of a metal core. There are also no concerns of a gray line at the gum line in patients with receding gum.
Advantages of Zirconia Crowns
Full-contour zirconia crowns (Monolithic Zirconium crowns) has the flexural strength of 1200 MPa. Zirconia crowns are the strongest crowns that look like natural teeth. Since there is no metal, patients with metal allergies are not affected. Because there is no porcelain layer, Bruxing (grinding) patients do not have to fear breaking the porcelain.
Disadvantages of Zirconia Crowns
Zirconia crowns are harder than enamel and can cause wearing of opposing natural teeth.
Lithium disilicate (eMax) Crowns
eMax Crowns are made from the aesthetic dental ceramic material Lithium disilicate. eMax crowns and eMax veneers have the strength of a full metal crown and an esthetic translucency greater than porcelain. eMax crowns can withstand 400 MPa of force. Because of its high translucency, eMax are usually placed as veneers for front teeth where esthetic is the most important. When looking to create the most natural and esthetic beautiful smile, eMax crowns and veneers are the ideal options in cosmetic dentistry.
Post & Core Buildup for Crowns
What is Post & Core Buildup?
When the tooth is severely broken down, a post and core is needed to build the foundation of the tooth back up, so it can have a crown made for the tooth. Post & Core buildup is often placed for teeth that had root canal treatment.
Crown lengthening for Crowns
What is Crown Lengthening?
When tooth decay has severely progressed below the gum line, or fractured beneath the gum line, crown lengthening is performed to allow complete removal of the decay and to create enough room for the crown to seat properly on the tooth. Crown lengthening is the removal of small amount of bone surrounding the broken-down tooth, to allow complete removal of the decay and allow the crown to seat properly on the tooth.
Post-Operative Instructions & Home Care
SENSITIVITY TO HOT & COLD
It is normal to experience some sensitivity to hot and cold after getting crowns or bridges done. The sensitivity will subside and go away with time. Give the tooth some time to heal. If there is sensitivity, you can use SENSODYNE SENSITIVITY Toothpaste to decrease the sensitivity.
AVOID: whitening toothpaste, acidic foods like Lemon, cherry, grapefruit.
SHARP PAIN WHEN BITING DOWN
Like going to a Tailor to get a new suit, the suit may need to be adjusted to be comfortable and perfect fit. When the tooth is still numb, you may not know if the bite feels high and is not a normal bite. If you experience pain when biting down, please give us a call so we can bring you back in to adjust the filling.
At Perfect Smile Dental Group in Whittier, we believe in doing things once and doing it right the first time; therefore, we only use high-end dental labs that use high quality material for dental crowns.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a dental crown cost?
Dental crown cost can vary depending on the material used and the geographical location. They range between $800 and $1600. Most dental insurance plans provide coverage for crowns. How much is covered depends on the insurance plan you purchased.
How does a crown last?
Dental crowns can last between 10 to 15 years. Good oral hygiene and routine dental check-ups can extend their longevity.
Which type of crown is recommended?
Which type of crown is recommended depends on the location of the crown and the patient’s needs. Is esthetic important? Do you grind your teeth?
Full Metal Cast Crowns provide strength and durability, but due to the gray metal core they do not like natural teeth. Full Metal Cast Crowns are not recommended for front teeth.
Porcelain Fused to metal Crowns (PFM) provide strength and greater esthetics compared to Full metal cast crowns. PFM crowns have 2 disadvantages: In patients with receding gum, the metal core show as black line at the gum line. The porcelain layer on the metal core often breaks in patients that grind their teeth or chew on hard foods/objects.
Zirconia Crowns (Bruxzir) provide the highest strength, durability and great esthetic. Since there is no metal core and no porcelain, there are no concerns with black line at the gum nor breaking of the porcelain. They can be placed on front teeth or back teeth. Zirconia crowns are ideal for grinding patients.
eMax Crowns provide the highest esthetic and great strength. eMax crowns are the most natural and beautiful crowns and are perfect for front teeth. eMax crowns are ideal if esthetic is the most important to you.
Is it painful to get a crown?
Modern dentistry has made the process of getting a crown painless. Local anesthesia is used to numb the area to ensure that you feel no pain during the procedure. Some mild sensitivity or discomfort after the procedure is normal, but it’s usually minor and temporary.
Does a crown require a root canal?
A crown does not require a root canal. Crowns are often placed after a root canal to protect the tooth, but they can also be used to restore a tooth’s shape or appearance without the need for a root canal.
How long do crowns take?
Getting a dental crown involves two visits to the dentist. At first visit, prepare the tooth, take impressions and place a temporary crown. At second visit, cement your permanent crown. Getting a dental crown usually takes two weeks.
How long do you have to wait to eat after a crown?
After getting a crown, you can eat as soon as the anesthesia wears off. With a temporary crown, avoid any sticky or hard foods as this can dislodge or break the temporary crown. Once your permanent crown is cemented, you can return to your normal eating habits.
What is a Post & Core Buildup?
Post & Core Buildup is a dental procedure used to rebuild the foundation of a severely broken-down tooth or an endodontically treated tooth before a crown can be made for that tooth.
What is Crown Lengthening?
Crown lengthening is the removal of small amount of bone surrounding the broken-down tooth, to allow complete removal of the decay and allow the crown to seat properly on the tooth.
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R H2024-04-26The staff and Dr. Yang are very professional and friendly. As others have stated Dr. Yang is very thorough and explain every problem you have including photos and further prevention. Very clean office. After endless disappointments at different offices, I am so glad to have come across this dental office. Literally the best dental office I’ve visited in California. Definitely recommend!
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Heang L.2024-03-25I found this dentist when I was searching for a Dentist in Whittier. Due to severe grinding, most of my teeth have problems. I hesitated going to the dentist for years until my dental bridge broke. When I came to see Dr. Yang, his office was clean, welcoming and professional. The staff was really friendly. Dr. Yang was very through during the exam. He took photos of my teeth and showed me on the X-rays where I had cavities and where I needed to have dental crowns to prevent my teeth from breaking. He also told me I needed a night guard to protect my teeth from breaking when I grind my teeth when I am sleeping. I was very impressed with his attention to details. He took his time in explaining and answering all my questions. I don't think I have had a dentist that cared enough to take the time to explain everything so I can understand what was going on in my mouth. I had the best cleaning. My teeth never felt so clean before! I have been coming here for my dental needs and have been very happy with their customer service that I decided to stay with this dentist for my dental implants. I highly recommend this office!
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Gilbert P.2023-10-14I cannot say enough good things about this office. Dr. Yen is a master of his craft, i have complete confidence in his ability. I hadn't had dental check in 15 plus years and he found all my problems. I will be returning to him to address them in the near future. The front desk cleric Magdalena (hope this is correct spelling) is very knowledgeable, she will guild you thru the process with ease. It never good news to be told you need dental work, but she makes it as easy as possible. I will update this after my dental work is done and fully recovered. Furthermore, they give you an easy-to-understand paperwork detailing everything just be sure to double check the back page. I know I'm forgetting something it will be in the next update.
Sandylou A.2023-09-23Esta es una Clinica que Yo recomiendo ,toda mi familia se movió aquí por las malas experiencias en 3 Clinicas Dentales. El Dr.Yang es muy profesional y honesto y su Personal de Enfrente y Atrás son muy amables y la clínica muy limpia , Gracias a Perfect Smile Dental Group por ser muy buenos con migo y mi Familia
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