Dental Crowns in Downtown Seattle
Understand your options for a damaged tooth
Restore a damaged tooth
A crown is a custom covering that helps restore a weakened or damaged tooth’s shape and function.
At Summit Dental Care, we work with a dental laboratory to make crowns. We also provide inlays and onlays when appropriate.
If you have a broken tooth or a failing filling or crown, request an evaluation. We’ll examine the tooth, explain your options, and answer your questions.
Choosing a restoration
We consider the remaining natural tooth and support needed for biting before recommending a crown, inlay, onlay, or filling.
When a crown may help
A crown may help a broken tooth or a large failing filling with little tooth remaining. It may also restore a tooth after root canal treatment, cover an implant, or replace a failing crown.
Inlays, onlays, and fillings
Inlays and onlays restore part of a tooth. Inlays fit within the biting surface; onlays also cover one or more raised points.
A filling may be suitable if enough healthy tooth remains.
Materials for your crown
No single material suits every tooth. We choose zirconia, e.max, or another ceramic to balance strength and appearance.
Zirconia
A strong, tooth-colored ceramic. Different types vary in strength and how much light passes through.
e.max (lithium disilicate)
This glass-ceramic combines strength with a natural appearance. It can also be used for inlays and onlays when appropriate.
Questions About Dental Crowns
The preparation appointment is typically about two hours.
- Treatment usually takes two visits.
- See what happens at each visit.
Your temporary crown stays on until your second visit.
- The permanent restoration generally returns from the laboratory in about two weeks.
- Timing can vary.
Follow your aftercare instructions while wearing a temporary crown.
- Avoid hard and crunchy foods.
- Avoid sticky foods.
Contact our office at (206) 292-9980(564) 777-0635(564) 777-0835(564) 777-0984 for guidance.
Your care is planned individually after an exam.
- Call (206) 292-9980(564) 777-0635(564) 777-0835(564) 777-0984 to ask about an estimate.
- Some insurance plans may cover part of a crown.
- Plans may limit covered materials or apply downgrade provisions, basing payment on a less costly option.
- Your policy and agreement with your insurer determine coverage. Verify your benefits with your insurer.
- Our office may assist with estimates, but cannot guarantee benefits.
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