Why Get a Dental Crown? 

You may have to get a dental crown for the following reasons:

• Extensive tooth decay – if your tooth has a lot of cavities, and fillings may not be able to solve the problem, a dental crowns procedure may be necessary
• Failed fillings with recurrent decay – when an existing large filling is decaying again, your tooth may be better off getting a crown than a new filling. This is where a crown bridge can be beneficial.
• Root canal treated tooth – when a tooth undergoes a root canal treatment procedure, it becomes weaker due to blood loss and disturbed nerve supply, and has no means of remineralization. Also, the decay around it might be extensive, predisposing it to a high risk for a fracture. Crowns may help prevent a potential fracture, as a standard of care following root canal treatment procedures, often involving crowns and bridges.

At Smile League Dental, Joliet, we are proud to offer our esteemed patients, the best in modern technology of digital scanners, to streamline the dental crown process. Our dental practice utilizes advanced intraoral scanning technology, the best and most accurate of which is the CEREC Primescan AC . The Primescan offers precise and comfortable 3D digital impressions. Unlike traditional molds, this scanner quickly captures a detailed image of your teeth, allowing for greater accuracy in crown fitting, thus eliminating the discomfort of physical impressions.

The process starts with scanning your teeth using light projections, creating a 3D model of your mouth. This model is then sent digitally to a dental lab, where the crown is crafted. The digital workflow reduces turnaround times and ensures a more accurate fit, enhancing comfort and reducing visits

At Smile League Dental, our expert dentist may suggest you get one of the following types of crowns, based on individual presentations:

• All ceramic/Porcelain: IPS/Emax, zirconia, Bruxer crowns
• Porcelain Fused to Metal (PFM): metals may be noble, semi-noble, or non-precious

At Smile League Dental, we use premium-quality materials for all dental crowns and bridges to ensure a natural look, comfortable fit, and optimal durability. Our custom-made solutions will solve the problem of missing teeth, enhancing your look as a bonus!

Our professional dentists will work with you to determine what type of crown or bridge will suit your needs the best. You can rest assured that they will only cement a crown into place after making sure that you are 100% satisfied with how it looks and feels. Your comfort, convenience, and satisfaction are our top priorities.

Every tooth in a man’s head is more valuable than a diamond!

-Miguel De Cervantes