Porcelain Crowns in Grand Rapids
Both of our doctors are very thorough when planning your crown and ensure the fit and look are perfect.
Durable, natural-looking Crowns
A crown is a covering that is placed over a natural tooth. It is typically used to restore a tooth that has been compromised by decay or damage, to protect a tooth after root canal therapy or to cap a dental implant.
Dr. Mulder is extremely knowledgeable and experienced with crowns; he has the artistry and know-how to make you a crown that looks great and lasts a long time.
New porcelain crowns are made in two appointments, in the first, our doctors take impressions, prepare your tooth for the crown and place a temporary crown. In the second appointment your permanent crown is cemented on.
Our high-quality Crowns
We’re proud of our crowns and crown procedure. We know what works and what doesn’t. We use first-rate equipment and take accurate impressions for a perfect fit. Additionally:
- Our BruxZir® crowns are strong and beautiful. They are made of a very durable white ceramic, zirconium oxide. This material is replacing the metal crowns of yesteryear because of its superior strength and bio-friendliness.
- Our BruxZir® crowns are especially protective in cases of teeth grinding and excessive chewing forces. They don’t chip or break, and they last.
- For front teeth, we use the beautiful IPS e.max® white glass-ceramic porcelain, giving your tooth a natural look with the same translucent qualities of real teeth.
- We believe our lab is the best! They invented BruxZir® crowns. We have an excellent relationship with them and use them because of their top-notch products, custom shading service and quality control.
What Crowns are used for
Crowns are the technology of choice for a number of situations, including:
- To cap a dental implant, replacing a missing tooth
- To restore a tooth that has too much decay to sustain a filling
- To cover a misshapen, too-small or severely discolored tooth
- To hold a dental bridge in place
- To repair a tooth that has been severely worn down by grinding
- To protect a weak tooth that is cracked
- To restore a tooth in which root canal therapy has been done
Onlays and Inlays
If a tooth isn’t damaged enough to require a full crown but too much for a filling to be effective, an onlay or inlay is sometimes used. It’s a middle ground between a crown and a filling.
An onlay is a restoration similar to a crown that covers the cusp, or the bump, on the chewing portion of a tooth – or the entire chewing portion. An inlay fits in the indented portion of the chewing surface. Onlays and inlays are made from sturdy, attractive IPS e.max® glass-ceramic.
To make an appointment, call 616.455.8400 or click here to request an appointment online.