Dental Crowns in Flagstaff

Flagstaff Downtown Dental is proud to offer custom lab-fabricated dental crowns to its patients. These crowns are the highest quality available, with superior matching, fit, and durability for years of healthy smiles.

What are dental crowns?

Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps placed over damaged, decayed, or worn-down teeth to restore function and appearance. The crown also protects the covered tooth from future damage.

Lab-fabricated crowns, the gold standard for tooth restoration, are known for their natural appearance, durability, and fit. Flagstaff Downtown Dental specializes in lab-fabricated dental crowns made right here in Flagstaff by artistic lab technicians who carefully create, shape, and color each crown to match seamlessly with each patient’s original teeth, ensuring a natural and beautiful smile.

Lab-Fabricated Porcelain Crowns vs Cerec Crowns

The Dentists at Flagstaff Downtown Dental insist on lab-fabricated custom crowns for all their patients. The advantages of a custom crown offer many benefits for the patient:

• Superior fit: The “margins” of our crowns are unmatched by Cerec
• Superior color match: Our lab often blends colors on each crown to get just the right shade. Teeth are seldom monochromatic, so the one-shade Cerec crown often does not blend well.
• Superior anatomical match: Have you ever tried drawing a tooth with a computer program? The result is a generic tooth anatomy, which differs from our lab technician’s artistry at Utah Valley
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• Less tooth structure removal: Cerec requires a greater thickness than lab fabricated crowns and requires the dentist to drill away more of your existing tooth structure.
• Longer Durability: Drs. Stowell, Blane, and Bacon often replace broken Cerec crowns with lab-fabricated, pressed ceramic crowns.

Dental Crowns Frequently Asked Questions

How long do porcelain crowns last?

With their superior fit, lab-fabricated crowns can last 20-30 years with proper oral hygiene and regular dental checkups. Lab-fabricated crowns tend to last longer than Cerec crowns.

How do I take care of my dental crown?

Brushing twice daily and flossing daily are crucial to keeping your crown in good shape. Using an antibacterial mouthwash can help minimize the risk of plaque buildup.

Can you repair a damaged crown?

In most situations, it is best to replace a damaged crown to ensure proper fit and durability.

Ready to restore your smile with a custom lab-fabricated dental crown? Contact Flagstaff Downtown Dental today at Flagstaff Downtown Dental Office Phone Number 928-774-1168 to schedule a consultation or learn more about our dental crown services.