At San Mateo Dental Arts, we offer dental crown restorations for patients who have teeth that need more protection and reinforcement than a filling can provide. Think of a dental crown as a way to protect a badly damaged tooth, a kind of armor for weakened enamel.

The Purpose of Dental Crowns

Dental crowns are most often used to restore strength and functionality to a compromised tooth. They are frequently placed on teeth that have been treated with a root canal, or on dental implants. In the dental bridge procedure, crowns are used to anchor a false tooth to the teeth on either side of a missing tooth. A crown may also be used for cosmetic reasons to hide flaws like chips, cracks, or discoloration. Our dental crown professionals perform a lot of crown restoration work, helping patients with worn or outdated crowns improve their appearance and function.

No matter what the reason, dental crowns are a great way to improve self-confidence and help patients become proud to show off their smiles. With advanced, lifelike dental crown materials, we are able to ensure your dental crown is indistinguishable from other teeth.

If you would like to learn more about dental crowns and other tooth improvement treatments we offer, please Contact San Mateo Dentist Dr. Phan. Our friendly, caring team at San Mateo Dental Arts would like to welcome you to our dental practice and answer all of your questions about dental crowns.

All Porcelain: For the most natural look and feel, porcelain is highly biocompatible, extremely durable, and indistinguishable from your natural teeth.

All Gold: Some find the look of gold irresistible, others don’t. Our gold contains no base metals and is highly durable. It’s a classic!

Porcelain fused to gold: Superior durability with the look of porcelain; consists of a gold substructure (hidden from view) for strength while covered by tooth-colored porcelain for aesthetic beauty. Highly recommended for some back teeth.