A crown, sometimes called a "cap", is a porcelain covering that looks like your natural tooth.  It fits over the top of the tooth covering the remaining portion of natural tooth structure to restore the appearance and function of the tooth.  A crown can be used to replace decay, old dental restorations, or weakened, broken teeth.

In the past, a crown required two visits to be completed, one to prepare the tooth and a second to place the crown.  In the meantime, patients have to wear a temporary crown which often would come off before the next appointment.  With the advanced, cutting edge CEREC technology, however, Dr. Kuzma can complete your crown in one day.  CEREC uses computer aided design with 3D imaging of your tooth to allow Dr. Kuzma to plan and create the perfect crown for you in one convenient appointment.

CEREC restorations precisely match the color and appearance of your natural teeth.  They are bonded to your tooth and polished to give you a perfectly natural look and feel so that you can chew, eat and speak normally.  In addition, the bonded porcelain ensures an extremely long life for your tooth.

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