Piedras Negras Dental Clinic
Dental crowns
When little healthy structure remains, a crown covers the whole tooth and restores its strength, shape and beauty.
A crown is a custom-made cap that covers the entire visible tooth. It's used when a tooth is fractured, heavily damaged by decay, weakened after a root canal, or when we want to radically improve its shape and color.
We work with modern materials — porcelain, zirconia and porcelain-fused-to-metal — choosing the right one for the tooth's position, your bite and your esthetic goals.
What does the procedure look like?
What does the procedure look like?
Tooth preparation
Under anesthesia, we shape the tooth so the crown will fit over it perfectly.
Impressions
We take a precise mold of your tooth and bite, and choose the exact shade together.
Temporary crown
While the lab crafts your final crown, you leave with a temporary — never without a tooth.
Final cementation
We try in the final crown, fine-tune the contact with neighboring teeth, and cement it permanently.
Benefits
Benefits
- Protects fragile teeth and prevents major fractures
- Chew again with total confidence
- Natural esthetics: custom shade and shape
- Lasts 10–15 years or more with good care
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Which crown material is right for me?
It depends on the tooth. For visible areas we usually prefer zirconia or all-porcelain for esthetics; for molars, maximum-strength materials. The doctor will walk you through options and pricing.
Will people notice I have a crown?
A well-made crown is practically indistinguishable from a natural tooth. We match the shade using color guides right next to your own teeth.
How do I care for my crown?
Just like your natural teeth: brushing, flossing and regular checkups. Avoid chewing ice or very hard objects — same as with any tooth.
Think you might need this treatment?
Message us on WhatsApp and Dr. Tokunaga will evaluate your case. An evaluation is the first step.
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