Smile Center Dentistry offers Dental Crowns And Bridges in zirconia, e.max, and porcelain-fused-to-metal, and we'll walk through which material actually fits your case and budget.
Every Smile Center Dentistry office offering Dental Crowns And Bridges is held to the same four standards, verified before the office ever joins our network.
A digital scanner captures the exact shape needed for your crown or bridge, replacing the old putty-tray impression.
Zirconia, e.max, and porcelain-fused-to-metal each have different strength, appearance, and cost tradeoffs — we'll walk through them clearly.
We'll assess whether your tooth has enough natural structure remaining or needs reinforcement first.
If a crown or bridge doesn't fit right, adjustment is covered within the warranty period at no extra charge.
Every option below is available under the same upfront-pricing standard, whichever specific service ends up fitting your case.
Zirconia is highly durable and well-suited for back teeth that handle heavy chewing forces. This tends to be our go-to recommendation for molars and premolars.
It's slightly less impact-resistant than zirconia, which factors into where we recommend using it. Most patients choose e.max specifically for how natural it looks next to surrounding teeth.
This remains a solid option for back teeth where a slight metal margin isn't a visible concern. Cost tends to be lower than zirconia or e.max for comparable durability.
A fixed bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring to the natural teeth on either side of the gap. We'll compare bridge and implant options honestly if you're weighing both.
When a tooth has lost significant structure — often after a root canal — a buildup provides a stable base for the crown. We'll show you the X-ray reasoning if a buildup is recommended.
We'll tell you honestly if a repair will realistically hold up, rather than patching something that needs full replacement. Replacement is recommended when the underlying tooth or fit has changed significantly.
No mystery about what happens between calling us and walking out with the problem addressed.
A quick call starts the repair-or-replace assessment process.
We scan the tooth digitally and walk through material options — zirconia, e.max, or PFM — based on your case.
Any post-and-core buildup is included in the quote if needed.
We confirm fit and appearance before considering the case complete.
These are unedited, from patients who've actually been through Dental Crowns And Bridges treatment with us in the past year.
“They walked me through zirconia versus e.max for my case and I ended up choosing based on which tooth was actually visible when I smile.”
“Digital impression meant no more gagging on that awful putty tray from my last dentist. Fit was perfect on the first try too.”
“My old bridge was failing and they gave me an honest comparison between repairing it and just replacing it outright.”
“Post-and-core buildup after my root canal made sense once they showed me the X-ray. Crown has held up great since.”
“PFM crown on a back molar was the practical, affordable choice and they didn't push the pricier options on me.”
These are the questions Buchanan patients ask most before booking Dental Crowns And Bridges.
We'll recommend based on which tooth is involved and your priorities between strength, appearance, and cost.
Regular checkups help us catch wear or damage early, extending the restoration's lifespan.
Only if the tooth has lost significant structure, often after a root canal — we'll assess and show you the reasoning.
A bridge relies on adjacent teeth for support; an implant doesn't, which factors into the recommendation.
If the underlying fit or tooth structure has changed significantly, replacement is usually the more durable choice.
Most cases take two visits, with a temporary restoration protecting the tooth in between.
We can usually confirm same-week availability for Dental Crowns And Bridges before you even finish describing your situation.
We provide Dental Crowns And Bridges to Buchanan patients with material options explained clearly, not defaulted to whatever's most profitable. Ask about combining a crown assessment with your next routine checkup.
