Esthetic Crowns
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Esthetic Crowns
K Family Dentistry Will Make Sure Your Crowns Look Great!
If you want to restore your smile, we can help you here at K Family Dentistry. Our caring team specializes in restoring smiles to the fullest! A dental crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” that is cemented onto your natural tooth, resulting in a long-lasting and fully functional tooth restoration.
They are an excellent choice of restoration for many types of dental issues, such as:
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To strengthen and protect a decayed tooth, e.g. one with decay too large to be repaired by a filling
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To restore a badly worn down, chipped or cracked tooth
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To change or restore the shape, size or color of a tooth
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To complete a larger dental restoration, such as a dental implant or bridge
ESTHETIC CROWNS
Dental Crown Materials
Crowns can be made of ceramic (porcelain-based), porcelain fused to metal, gold alloys, and base metal alloys. There are strengths and disadvantages to each type of material.
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Base Metal Alloys
are very strong and highly resistant to corrosion and wear, as well as gentle to opposing teeth. A base metal alloy crown typically requires the least amount of tooth structure to be removed.
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Gold Alloys
adhere strongly to the tooth structure and are highly biocompatible with gum tissue. It is resistant to wear and fracture and does not wear away opposing teeth.
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Porcelain Fused to Metal (PFM) crowns
PFM crowns offer a durable and strong restoration, providing a good seal to prevent leakage and recurring decay. While more tooth structure is removed, they are stronger than porcelain alone. However, over time, dark lines may appear at the gum line as the metal base shows through.
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Ceramic Crowns
Ceramic crowns are ideal for front teeth due to their natural appearance and ability to be shade-matched to your other teeth. They are resistant to staining but require more tooth structure removal and are less durable, making them unsuitable for teeth under heavy biting or chewing pressure.
Crown Procedure Overview
After it’s been confirmed that your tooth and surrounding structure are in good health, getting a dental crown typically requires two visits.
During the first visit, the dentist numbs the area, shapes the tooth, and takes an impression for a custom crown. A temporary crown is placed while the permanent one is made, typically in two weeks.
At the second visit, the dentist fits and cements the permanent crown, ensuring proper size, shape, and color. With good care, crowns can last 10-20 years or longer.
K Family Dentistry of Pflugerville offers premium esthetic dental crowns at 428 Grand Ave Pkwy #150, blending structural durability with natural-looking aesthetics. Led by Dr. Janice Kim and Peter Kim, our practice utilizes high-grade, metal-free porcelain and zirconia materials to restore severely decayed, worn, or fractured teeth. Unlike traditional metal-based crowns that leave dark lines near the gumline, all-ceramic esthetic crowns mimic the translucency, shade, and contouring of natural tooth enamel for a seamless smile.
Beyond aesthetic enhancements, custom esthetic crowns protect compromised teeth from future damage, restore proper bite alignment, and reinforce structural integrity following root canal therapy or dental implant placement. Utilizing advanced digital intraoral scanners, Dr. Janice Kim and Peter Kim craft precise, comfortable restorations customized to your facial proportions. Same-day emergency appointments are available for patients dealing with broken teeth or loose caps requiring immediate attention.
Conveniently serving communities across Travis and Williamson counties, K Family Dentistry brings top-tier cosmetic and restorative solutions to Pflugerville, Round Rock, Wells Branch, Hutto, Manor, Windermere, Brush Creek, and Jollyville. We make esthetic crown procedures affordable by accepting most major PPO dental insurance plans, providing an in-house Dental Membership Plan for non-insured patients, and offering flexible financing options. Call 512-649-2828 to schedule your esthetic crown evaluation today.
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Q: What are esthetic crowns, and how do they differ from metal crowns?
Esthetic crowns are crafted from high-strength porcelain or ceramic materials without any metal backing. At K Family Dentistry in Pflugerville, Dr. Janice Kim and Peter Kim place esthetic crowns because they replicate natural tooth translucency and eliminate grey metal lines at the gumline.
Q: How long do porcelain esthetic crowns last?
With proper oral hygiene and routine preventive checkups at K Family Dentistry, custom ceramic esthetic crowns typically last between 10 to 15 years or longer, providing exceptional stain resistance and bite strength.
Q: Does PPO dental insurance cover esthetic crowns at K Family Dentistry?
Yes, most major PPO dental insurance plans cover dental crowns as essential restorative care (typically covering 50% to 80% of the cost). For uninsured patients in Pflugerville, Round Rock, and Hutto, K Family Dentistry offers an in-house Dental Membership Plan and flexible payment options.