Dental Crowns

Living with damaged or weakened teeth can impact everything from your ability to enjoy meals to how confidently you smile in photos. At Advanced Torrance Dental Group, Dr. Mansoureh Soltani, DDS, specializes in creating custom dental crowns that restore both function and beauty to compromised teeth.

We’ve helped hundreds of patients regain their full smile potential through precisely crafted crowns that protect vulnerable teeth while blending seamlessly with your natural dental structure. Our personalized approach ensures that each crown not only fits perfectly but also feels comfortable from day one, allowing you to speak, eat, and smile with renewed confidence.

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Understanding Dental Crowns

Dental crowns are custom-made caps that completely cover a damaged tooth from the gum line up. These protective restorations are precisely crafted to match the shape, size, and color of your natural teeth. Unlike fillings that replace just a portion of a tooth, crowns encase the entire visible part of a tooth above the gum line, providing comprehensive protection while restoring its strength, shape, and appearance.

These versatile dental restorations serve multiple purposes, from strengthening teeth weakened by decay to protecting teeth after root canal therapy. Crowns can also improve the appearance of discolored or misshapen teeth and serve as anchors for dental bridges. When properly placed, these durable caps function just like natural teeth, allowing you to eat, speak, and smile with confidence.

Benefits of Dental Crowns

Bite Force Restoration

Dental crowns redistribute pressure evenly across your tooth when you bite and chew, allowing you to regain up to 70% more chewing efficiency compared to damaged teeth. This improved functionality means you can enjoy a wider variety of foods without discomfort or worry. Many patients report being able to eat crunchy, chewy, or firm foods again without pain after receiving their custom crown.

Prevention of Tooth Movement

When a tooth is damaged, neighboring teeth may gradually shift into the compromised space, causing misalignment throughout your mouth. Dental crowns maintain proper spacing between teeth, preventing unwanted tooth movement and preserving your overall bite alignment. This proactive approach helps you avoid more extensive orthodontic treatments that might become necessary if teeth shift significantly.

Protection from Temperature Sensitivity

Teeth with large fillings, cracks, or exposed dentin often cause sharp pain when exposed to hot or cold temperatures. Crowns create a protective barrier that shields the sensitive inner layers of your tooth from temperature extremes. This insulating property eliminates discomfort when enjoying hot coffee, ice cream, or other temperature-variable foods and beverages.

Reduced Risk of Future Decay

Extensively damaged teeth have irregular surfaces where bacteria can accumulate, increasing your risk of recurring decay. Crowns create a smooth, sealed surface that’s easier to clean effectively with regular brushing and flossing. This improved cleanability significantly reduces the likelihood of developing new cavities in the crowned tooth, helping preserve your natural tooth structure for years to come.

Customized Shade Matching

Modern dental crowns are crafted using advanced color-matching technology that precisely replicates the unique translucency, color variations, and light-reflecting properties of your natural teeth. This personalized approach ensures that your crown doesn’t just match your teeth color but also mimics the way light interacts with dental enamel. The result is a restoration so natural-looking that even dental professionals might have difficulty distinguishing it from your natural teeth.

Our Dental Crown Treatment Process

Comprehensive Tooth Evaluation

Dr. Soltani begins by performing a thorough examination of your tooth structure, using digital imaging to assess the extent of damage below the surface. This detailed evaluation helps determine whether a crown is the optimal solution for your specific dental situation. We take the time to understand your concerns, goals, and oral health history to ensure our treatment recommendations align perfectly with your needs.

Precision Digital Impressions

Using advanced digital scanning technology, we create highly accurate 3D models of your teeth without the discomfort of traditional putty impressions. These precise digital impressions capture every contour of your prepared tooth and surrounding structures, allowing for a crown that fits with exceptional accuracy. This technology reduces appointment time while significantly improving the final fit of your restoration.

Expert Tooth Preparation

With gentle precision, Dr. Soltani carefully reshapes your tooth to create the ideal foundation for your new crown. This critical step removes damaged areas while preserving as much healthy tooth structure as possible. We use the latest preparation techniques that require minimal tooth reduction while ensuring your crown will have optimal stability and longevity.

Temporary Crown Placement

Before you leave your preparation appointment, we’ll fit you with a custom temporary crown that protects your prepared tooth and maintains your appearance and function. This interim restoration allows you to eat, speak, and smile normally while your permanent crown is being crafted. We take extra care to ensure your temporary crown is comfortable and secure throughout the fabrication period.

Final Fitting and Adjustment

When your permanent crown arrives, Dr. Soltani verifies its fit, color match, and bite alignment before permanent placement. We make any necessary refinements to ensure your crown feels completely natural when talking, smiling, and eating. This meticulous attention to detail during the final fitting ensures your crown functions properly and provides lasting comfort for years to come.

Why Choose Us for Dental Crowns

At Advanced Torrance Dental Group, we combine technical expertise with a genuine concern for your comfort and long-term dental health. Dr. Soltani brings years of experience in creating and placing dental crowns that not only look natural but also function perfectly. We use only the highest quality materials and work with top dental laboratories to ensure your crown meets our exacting standards for fit, comfort, and appearance.

Our patients appreciate our transparent approach, where we explain each step of the process and answer all questions before proceeding. We take pride in creating an environment where you feel respected, heard, and cared for throughout your dental crown experience. The numerous five-star reviews from our satisfied patients reflect our commitment to excellence in dental crown procedures and patient care.

Regain Confidence With Precision Crown Restoration

Don’t let damaged teeth impact your quality of life any longer. Dr. Mansoureh Soltani and the team at Advanced Torrance Dental Group are ready to help you regain a healthy, beautiful smile with our expert dental crown services.

Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram to see examples of our work, read patient testimonials, and stay updated on the latest in dental care. Schedule your consultation today by calling 310-534-1809 and take the first step toward restoring your smile and confidence.

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FAQs

What is a dental crown?

A dental crown is a custom-crafted restoration that fully encapsulates your damaged tooth, creating a protective shield from the gum line up. Unlike simple fillings, crowns restore the entire visible tooth structure, renewing both strength and appearance. They effectively transform compromised teeth into fully functional parts of your smile again.

How long do dental crowns last?

Most patients enjoy their dental crowns for 10-15 years, though many of our crowns at Advanced Torrance Dental Group remain functional for 20+ years with proper care. Your daily oral hygiene routine, dietary habits, and regular dental checkups significantly influence longevity. Avoiding habits like ice chewing helps maximize your crown’s lifespan.

What are dental crowns made of?

Dental crowns are crafted from various materials including porcelain, ceramic, zirconia, metal alloys, porcelain-fused-to-metal, or composite resin. Each material offers different advantages in terms of strength, appearance, and durability. The ideal choice depends on the tooth’s location, visibility when smiling, your budget, and functional requirements. Always discuss available options with your dentist before making a decision.

How long does a dental crown take?

Your crown journey typically spans two appointments over 2-3 weeks. During your first visit, we prepare your tooth and create digital impressions for our master ceramist. You’ll wear a comfortable temporary crown while your custom restoration is crafted. At your second visit, we’ll place your permanent crown with precise adjustments for perfect fit.

Do dental crowns hurt?

Most patients report minimal discomfort during the crown process. We use highly effective local anesthesia during preparation, and any post-procedure sensitivity typically resolves within days. Our precise digital impressions and meticulous fit adjustments help ensure your new crown feels natural almost immediately. Many patients return to normal activities the same day.