Same-day crowns
A traditional crown means two visits, impressions and a few weeks in a temporary. With our same-day crowns, we scan your tooth with the iTero 3D scanner, design the crown on screen, and print it in our office from a ceramic material reinforced with zirconia. It's finished, polished and bonded in place at the same appointment.
- One visit: no second appointment for most crowns.
- No temporary crown: nothing to fall off or break while you wait.
- No goopy impressions: a quick digital scan instead.
- A natural look: shaded to match your neighboring teeth.
Lab-made crowns
Some teeth are better served by a crown from a dental laboratory, for example a back tooth under heavy biting force or a front tooth that needs the most lifelike layering. We use the material that fits the tooth: zirconia for strength, e.max (lithium disilicate) for natural translucency, and porcelain-fused-to-metal or gold when they're the right choice. Lab crowns take two visits, with a temporary in between.
Inlays and onlays
When a cavity or crack is too big for a filling but the tooth doesn't need a full crown, an inlay or onlay is the in-between option. It replaces only the damaged part of the tooth and keeps more of your natural tooth than a crown. Like our crowns, many inlays and onlays are designed and printed in our office the same day.
Tooth-colored fillings
Small to moderate cavities are cleaned out and filled with composite resin matched to the shade of your tooth. Most fillings take one short visit, and they blend in so well that most people can't tell which tooth was filled.
Replacing old fillings
Older silver fillings that are breaking down or leaking can be replaced with tooth-colored restorations. We'll tell you honestly whether a filling actually needs replacing.
Which repair is right for your tooth?
| Filling | Inlay or onlay | Crown | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Small to moderate cavities | Larger cavities or cracks | Badly broken, cracked or root-canal-treated teeth |
| Tooth kept | The most | Most | Less, since the whole tooth is covered |
| Visits | 1 | Often 1 | Often 1 (same-day) or 2 (lab-made) |
Patients visit us from Port Washington, Manhasset and Great Neck, and from across Long Island and Queens.
After your visit
Home-care instructions: Veneers and cementation aftercare. All post-op instructions
Common questions
How long does a crown take?
Many crowns are designed, printed and placed in a single visit. A lab-made crown takes two visits, with a temporary in between.
Are same-day crowns as good as lab crowns?
For many teeth, yes. They're strong, natural-looking and precisely fitted. For some situations, such as heavy grinding or a front tooth that needs complex layering, a lab crown is the better choice, and we'll recommend the right option for your tooth.
Can a cracked tooth be saved?
Often, yes. A crown or onlay can hold a cracked tooth together. The sooner it's treated, the better the chances.
How long do crowns last?
With good care, crowns commonly last 10 to 15 years or longer. Grinding, hard foods and gum health all play a part.
Does insurance cover crowns?
Most dental plans cover part of the cost of a crown when it's needed to restore a damaged tooth. We'll check your benefits and give you an estimate first.
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