Dental Crowns

When Is a Crown Needed?

• Severely decayed tooth where a filling would not provide adequate support
• Cracked or fractured tooth at risk of splitting
• After root canal treatment (to protect the tooth long-term)
• Anchor tooth for a dental bridge
• Covering a dental implant with a natural-looking restoration
• Severely worn teeth from bruxism (grinding)
• Cosmetic improvement of a misshapen or discolored tooth

The Crown Process at Magnolia

After numbing the area, Dr. Burton reshapes the tooth to create space for the crown. Using our iTero digital scanner, she takes a precise 3D impression — no goopy trays or messy impression material. The digital scan is sent to our dental lab, which crafts your custom porcelain crown. A temporary crown protects the tooth in the meantime. At your second visit (typically 2–3 weeks later), the permanent crown is cemented into place and adjusted for perfect bite.

All-Ceramic Porcelain: Beauty + Strength

How Long Does a Crown Last?

With proper care — brushing twice daily, flossing daily, and keeping up with regular cleanings — a porcelain crown typically lasts 15–20 years or longer. The underlying tooth structure is still alive (unless root-canal treated) and can still decay at the margin where crown meets tooth, so maintaining good oral hygiene around the crown is essential.

Crown Coverage and Cost