What a crown is for
A crown rebuilds and protects a tooth that has lost too much of its own structure. It is made to measure and cemented onto the prepared tooth, giving back its shape, its function and its appearance.
Alternatives worth weighing up
Before fitting a crown it is worth asking whether a partial bonded restoration would solve the case. We set out both options with their cost, their prognosis and how much of your own tooth each one preserves, in English or Spanish.
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Metal-free
Zirconia or porcelain: biocompatible, without the dark gumline of old crowns.
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Natural look
Colour and shape designed to fit you, not a standard mould.
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Restores function
Gives the tooth back its normal biting and chewing capacity.
At this clinic
Crowns, with the comparison in writing
You get the comparison between a crown and a partial restoration in writing, in the language you choose.
Digital scanning means the work can be made with fewer appointments.
- Written comparison of the alternatives, in two languages.
- Fewer visits thanks to the digital workflow.
How a crown is made, step by step
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Assessment and design
X-ray, tooth assessment and digital design of colour and shape.
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Preparation and scanning
The tooth is prepared as little as needed and scanned digitally, no putty impression required.
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Fabrication and cementation
The crown is made in our digital lab and cemented, adjusting the bite at the same appointment.
Real results
Cases treated in La Línea de la Concepción
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Before and after
Real cases from patients at this clinic, published with their consent. Results depend on each case and cannot be generalised.
Who carries it out
The team performing dental crowns in La Línea de la Concepción
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Laura Medina
Rehabilitation and prosthetics
Common questions
Frequently asked questions about this treatment
01 Crown or veneer?
A veneer covers only the visible face and keeps more of the healthy tooth: it's the option when the problem is cosmetic and the tooth is healthy. A crown covers the whole tooth and is used when there is significant damage, a previous root canal or a fracture.
02 What are crowns made of?
We work metal-free: monolithic zirconia or porcelain, depending on the case. Both are biocompatible and natural-looking.
03 How long does a dental crown last?
With proper hygiene and periodic check-ups, many years. Wear from uncontrolled bruxism is the most common reason its lifespan shortens.
04 Does preparing the tooth hurt?
It's done under local anaesthetic. Recovery is usually mild, with some sensitivity in the first few days.
Other treatments you may be interested in
First assessment
Request your dental crowns assessment
- We call you to understand your case before proposing anything.
- Diagnosis with digital planning and a fixed written quote.
- No obligation: if you do not need treatment, we will tell you.
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