A dental crown is a cap that protects a damaged tooth. Dental crowns can be made from materials like gold, porcelain, and zirconia. The cost of a dental crown typically ranges from $1,000 to $3,500. A ...

Brian T. Luong, DMD, is an orthodontist at Anaheim Hills Orthodontics and Santa Ana Orthodontics and Chief Dental Officer at Become Aligners. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that replaces a ...

When Is a Temporary Dental Crown Needed? A dental crown is used to protect and restore a tooth if there’s been any form of damage. Dental crowns may be needed for several different reasons. It may ...

On two occasions, air blown from a turbine drill became trapped in a major facial vein of a healthy woman during dental crown preparation, which could have led to life-threatening complications. The ...

An alternative to a cemented crown is a screw-retained crown. This type is screwed into an implant rather than cemented onto a natural tooth. If your dentist tells you that you need a crown, be sure ...

Same day crowns (CEREC) use chairside CAD/CAM technology to mill a ceramic crown in a single appointment. This approach completely eliminates the need for temporary crowns and a second patient visit.

Temporary dental crowns protect teeth or dental implants while a permanent crown is in production. Dentists recommend crowns in several circumstances. For example, individuals may require a crown if ...

Dental insurance covers crowns, but the percentage of the cost covered depends on the type of insurance plan you have. If you're considering dental insurance for major dental care like a crown, the ...