Dental Crowns – Bergenfield, NJ

Why Choose Washington Dental Associates for Dental Crowns?

• Dentists with Decades of Combined Experience
• Customizable, Tooth-Colored Materials
• Flexible Financial Plans Available

What is a Dental Crown?

How Are Dental Crowns Made?”

Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps made from various materials, such as resilient ceramic or porcelain, although gold is sometimes used for added durability. They are carefully customized to resemble your natural teeth as closely as possible for seamless results.

This is a versatile treatment that can be used in several ways, including to:

• Restore a damaged or decayed tooth so you can continue using it normally.
• Improve your confidence by covering aesthetic concerns like chips, cracks, stubborn stains, or misshapen enamel.
• Anchor a dental bridge to close wider spaces in your smile left by one or several missing teeth in a row.
• Cap a dental implant to replace a single lost tooth.
• Protect a tooth that recently underwent a root canal.

The Dental Crown Process

Historically, the process of being fitted with one of these covers required multiple appointments spanning several weeks. However, at our office in Bergenfield, we have advanced CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) technology and a special milling machine in the office. This allows us to provide beautiful, long-lasting dental crowns the same day as your initial visit!

The procedure might vary slightly based on your unique circumstances, but typically, we begin by applying a numbing agent to help you feel comfortable. Then, we will carefully remove a small amount of enamel so your restoration fits correctly.

Next, we’ll take digital impressions that are loaded into the CEREC program to virtually design your custom-fitted cap with more accuracy than the traditional method. Finally, our milling machine carves it out of a block of durable ceramic so we can polish it to a shine and cement it over your troublesome tooth.  

The Benefits of Getting a Dental Crown

There are several advantages to getting a CEREC dental crown in Bergenfield, such as:

• Improved bite force. Covering damaged teeth allows you to continue using them to bite and chew normally.
• Versatile treatment. Our team can place a crown to address one or several concerns simultaneously.
• Tooth-colored materials. The resilient ceramic can be customized to be the right shade, shape, and size to match your natural enamel.
• Preserve oral health. This treatment allows our team to protect your natural teeth and safeguard your smile.
• Long-lasting solution. These restorations can last 10 to 15 years or more if cared for correctly.