Dental Crowns

Durable, Well-Fitted
& Natural Looking Crowns

With over 35 years of experience in dentistry, plus Dr. Schuetz's advanced specialty training in tooth restoration, we will provide you with a crown that is well-fitted and long-lasting. This includes getting the crown that is right for you, and making sure it aligns with your natural bite. Various types of crowns can be used, including all-metal and all-porcelain crowns.

All-porcelain crowns

Traditional porcelain crowns are made with porcelain covering a metal shell. The metal provides strength and support for the porcelain which gives it a natural appearance. All-porcelain, also called "all-ceramic" crowns, use a ceramic shell instead of a metal shell to support the porcelain.

With advances in technology, these all-porcelain crowns can be used in a variety of situations. Dr. Schuetz will complete a thorough examination and listen to your wishes to determine which type of crown is best suited for you.

When would I need a crown?

A crown, or cap, is a custom-made dental restoration which protects the underlying tooth. You may need a crown because of:

• Extensive tooth decay
• Large metal or tooth-colored fillings, that weaken the remaining tooth
• Broken or cracked teeth
• A tooth that has had root canal therapy
• A misaligned or misshaped tooth
• Teeth that have large fillings that are breaking down and cannot be refilled

Call 888.379.9058 to schedule an examination and discuss your options. Or click here to schedule online.

Before and After

Case History - All Ceramic Crowns

We first met this 18 year old patient on March 27, 2000. At that time orthodontic treatment was still in progress. On August 5, 2003 orthodontics was finished. At that time we made diagnostic models and did a diagnostic wax-up to see what we would be able to achieve with all-ceramic crowns. On June 28, 2004 we prepared the upper teeth for all-ceramic crowns and on July 19, 2004 the new all-ceramic crowns were finished providing a dramatic, natural and esthetic result.

Case History - Emergency Tooth Repair

This 21-year old female patient was a student at Dartmouth College. Her two front teeth were broken in an accident and we first saw her on an emergency basis the day the accident took place. Her broken teeth were "gone" six days later, with perfectly-colored temporary crowns. The all-ceramic permanent replacements were put in two weeks later, completely restoring the function and beauty of her natural smile.

Case History - Full-Mouth Rehabilitation

This 52 year-old patient had his first appointment on December 7, 1999. He had a grinding (bruxing) problem which had caused him to literally chew off 2/3rds the length of both his upper and lower teeth. This made his bite collapse and caused his jaw to over-close. The over-closing caused him to pinch a nerve in his temporomandibular joint, which, in his own words, felt like someone took a sword and stuck it into his TMJ and twisted it. The pain brought him to his knees with tears in his eyes. Treatment called for the restoration of his lost tooth structure with crowns on every tooth. The result is phenomenal from an esthetic and functional standpoint, but the best result was a comment that he made in a letter that he sent to me a few weeks after treatment was completed in which he said:

"My teeth are absolutely fantastic!!! Better than I imagined they could ever be again.

"Remember at my first appointment I told you that after 30 years of grinding down my teeth, all I was concerned about was getting rid of the excruciating pain in my jaw. I said that at my age, I really wasn't too worried about how they looked--just make the pain go away.

"Well, now that we're done, guess what. Not only am I thrilled that the pain has disappeared entirely, but I am also delighted with how nice my teeth look. My wife and daughter tell me that they're beautiful. Friends and co-workers have said the same. I couldn't be happier.

"Thanks again for a real first class job."