Advanced Dental Crown Care at Lincoln Park Center for Dental Anesthesia in Chicago IL with Sedation Dentistry

Dental crowns serve as solid restorations to protect, strengthen, and rehabilitate damaged or weakened teeth. Crown treatment at Lincoln Park Center for Dental Anesthesia is carefully performed from preparation to placement by precision and top-of-the-line technology with a strong focus on patient comfort.

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Dental Crown

A dental crown, also called a cap, is a tooth-shaped restoration placed over an existing tooth. It encases the visible portion of the tooth above the gum line, reinforcing it and allowing it to function normally.

Crowns are permanently cemented and designed to blend naturally with adjacent teeth. Each crown is specially designed for a proper fit, alignment, and comfort.

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Situations That Require a Dental Crown

In general, crowns are useful when a tooth can no longer be saved with just a filling. Some common reasons for needing a dental crown include: large cavities with decayed portions or fractures, large or broken fillings, and teeth that have had a root canal procedure. They can also be called for when teeth are significantly worn down or when their supporting structure has become weakened.

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Crown Services offered at Lincoln Park Center for Dental Anesthesia

Customized Treatment Method
From thorough examination to personalized treatment planning, treatment begins with a comprehensive evaluation and planning to determine how a dental crown will best restore the tooth. After assessing the condition of the tooth, gums, bite alignment, and the patient's oral health, the dentist concludes the suitability of dental crowns for this specific dental case.

Treatment planning aims to preserve the greatest amount of healthy tooth structure while allowing the crown to strengthen and maintain long-term function.

Consistent Care with One Provider
All procedures for dental crown treatment are done in this dental clinic by Robert Tentler; thus, patients benefit from continuity of care from consultation to final crown placement. This enables the practitioner to discuss treatment details and provide updates regarding each stage of treatment.

Streamlined, personally tailored care by a qualified professional throughout the process is what will bring convenience to our patients.

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Types of Dental Crowns Available

All-Porcelain Crowns
Porcelain crowns closely mimic the aesthetics of natural tooth enamel. Their most lifelike translucency and color consistency make them popular for the more visible parts of the mouth.

Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Crowns
These crowns combine the strength of a metal substructure with the natural, visible appearance of porcelain. This makes the option a good balance of natural-looking exterior and a strong interior.

Full Metal Crowns
Full metal crowns are the strongest and most durable type of crown; they are used on teeth that require extra support to remain intact, such as molars, which take considerable biting force.

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The Dental Crown Procedure

Initial Preparation Appointment
The first session is mainly dedicated to numbing the tooth and the surrounding area to make the patient feel comfortable. Then the dentist reshapes the tooth so it can accommodate the crown without hindering the patient's bite.

These steps preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible, without compromise.

Digital Impressions and Temporary Crown
After tooth preparation, modern scanning technology is used to obtain digital impressions. This captures accurate measurements for fabricating a custom crown that fits well.

A temporary crown is placed over the tooth while the permanent crown is being created.

Final Crown Placement
At the final appointment, the crown is seated and adapted as necessary. Once its fit and alignment have been confirmed as acceptable, it is then cemented permanently in place.

The tooth, in this case, functions normally thereafter with restoration, providing strength and protection for daily functions.

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Meet The Doctor

• Robert Tentler

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Advanced Technology to Support Dental Crowns

iTero Element Digital Scanner
This allows impressions to be taken accurately and comfortably with no gagging from traditional putty materials. Therefore, this technology enhances the precision and comfort of the impression-taking procedure.

This technology helps ensure crowns are fabricated to precise specifications for optimal fit and comfort.

Digital Radiography
Digital X-rays provide greater visibility of teeth and supporting structures while substantially reducing radiation exposure; these images support critical diagnosis of underlying problems through detailed assessment of each tooth before placing a crown.

Intraoral Camera Technology
Intraoral cameras provide patients with a direct view of their teeth and restorations. This technology enhances communication toward better patient understanding of their treatment needs.

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Financial Options for Dental Crown Treatment

Flexible Payment Options
Lincoln Park Center for Dental Anesthesia accepts numerous forms of payment: cash, check, major credit cards, and CareCredit®. Patients will also be placed on a monthly payment plan to help them afford treatment costs.

Insurance Acceptance
Most dental insurance plans are accepted, and the team will assist in submitting claims and providing estimates of out-of-pocket expenses before treatment begins.

Patients are informed that insurance coverage differs, and the policies are essentially agreements between the patient and the insurance company.

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Set up an appointment for a Dental Crown consultation.

Dental crown treatment is a core service at Lincoln Park Center for Dental Anesthesia. The treatment employs sophisticated technology, personalized care, and a strong commitment to patient comfort, as the clinic delivers custom-fit restorations to shield damaged teeth and keep them functioning.

Schedule your consultation today by calling (312) 596-2200.

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Contact Information
Lincoln Park Center for Dental Anesthesia
2551 N Clark St suite 502
Phone: (312) 596-2200