Restorative Dentistry
Dental crowns.
Strength restored.
A custom-made cap that covers the entire visible portion of a tooth, restoring its shape, strength, and appearance — designed with CAD/CAM precision and fabricated with materials matched to your tooth's location, function, and aesthetic requirements.
When you need a crown
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After root canal therapy — the remaining tooth structure is more fragile and needs reinforcement to withstand normal biting forces.
Cracked or broken tooth — from trauma, biting forces, or a failed old restoration. A crown holds the structure together and prevents the crack from spreading.
Worn-down teeth — from grinding, acid erosion, or long-term wear. Crowns restore original height, contour, function, and appearance.
Large cavities or failed fillings — when too much tooth structure has been destroyed for a filling to hold, or an old filling has weakened the surrounding enamel.
Crown materials
Offer the most natural appearance. They are translucent and can be colour-matched to blend with surrounding teeth, making them the preferred choice for front teeth and other visible areas.
Combines strength with aesthetics. Zirconia is one of the strongest crown materials available and can be milled to a natural-looking finish, making it suitable for both front and back teeth.
Has a metal core for strength with a porcelain exterior for appearance. Durable and widely used, though the metal margin can sometimes become visible at the gum line over time.
The Crown Procedure
From scan to seat — precision at every step.
The tooth is prepared by removing a thin layer of enamel to make room for the crown. A digital scan captures the shape of the prepared tooth and the surrounding teeth. From this data, the crown is designed and fabricated — either in the in-house digital dental lab or, for certain materials, by an external lab partner.
If external fabrication is required, a temporary crown is placed while the permanent one is made. Once the final crown is ready, it is fitted, adjusted for bite and contact, and permanently cemented.
For many cases, Vitality offers same-day CEREC crowns — designed, milled, and placed in a single appointment with no temporary and no second visit.
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