A dental crown is a full-coverage restoration that encases a damaged, weakened, or heavily restored tooth, restoring its shape, strength, and appearance. At South Flores Family Dental, Dr. Garcia uses high-strength ceramic and zirconia crowns that replicate the translucency and colour of natural enamel — making them indistinguishable from surrounding teeth. Crowns are recommended when a tooth has fractured, undergone root canal treatment, or has decay too extensive for a filling to reliably restore. With proper care, a well-placed crown can protect the underlying tooth for 15–20 years.
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At South Flores Family Dental, a crown typically requires two appointments spaced 2–3 weeks apart. At the first visit, Dr. Garcia prepares the tooth, takes a digital impression, and fits a temporary crown. The permanent crown is fabricated by a dental laboratory and cemented at the second appointment — the whole process from preparation to final fit usually takes under an hour per visit.
Modern zirconia and ceramic crowns are fabricated to match the shade, shape, and surface texture of your surrounding teeth with remarkable precision. Dr. Garcia selects the crown material and shade in consultation with you and the dental laboratory, and the final restoration is virtually indistinguishable from a natural tooth in normal lighting and conversation.
With twice-daily brushing, regular flossing, and six-monthly check-ups, a well-placed ceramic or zirconia crown can last 15–20 years or longer. The most common reasons for early crown failure are recurrent decay at the margin, gum recession exposing the root, or unmanaged teeth grinding — all of which Dr. Garcia will monitor at your routine appointments.