Dental Crowns

When a tooth is severely damaged by decay, fracture, or wear, a dental crown can restore strength, function, and aesthetics. At Naperville Dental Studios, we offer high-quality dental crowns in Naperville, IL, to help you keep your natural teeth and smile with confidence.

What Is A Dental Crown?

A dental crown, sometimes called a “cap,” is a custom-made cover that fits over the visible portion of a damaged tooth. It fully encases the tooth above the gum line, restoring its shape, size, strength, and appearance.

Crowns are often used to:

• Protect a weak or cracked tooth
• Restore a tooth after root canal therapy
• Replace a large filling when little natural tooth remains
• Cover a dental implant
• Improve the appearance of a misshapen or discolored tooth
• Anchor a dental bridge

Crowns can be made from different materials such as ceramic, porcelain fused to metal, full metal, or all-zirconia. Each material has benefits and suitability depending on location in the mouth, biting forces, aesthetics, and budget.

The Dental Crown Procedure

Our crown process is designed to be efficient, comfortable, and precise. The steps typically include:

• Consultation and Exam: Dr. Patel will examine your tooth, take X-rays, and determine whether a crown is appropriate. If decay or infection is present, we may treat that first.
• Tooth Preparation: We numb the area and reshape the tooth so that the crown can fit properly. If there is insufficient structure, a build-up (core) or post may be placed.
• Impressions / Digital Scans: We take impressions (physical or digital) of the prepared tooth and surrounding teeth so the lab can create a crown that fits your bite.
• Temporary Crown Placement: A temporary crown is placed to protect the tooth while your permanent crown is being fabricated in the lab.
• Crown Fabrication: Our trusted dental lab crafts your crown, matching color and shape to your natural teeth. This typically takes 1–2 weeks.
• Final Placement: At your second visit, we remove the temporary crown, try in the permanent one, make fine adjustments, and bond it securely to your tooth.

In some cases, with in-office CAD/CAM technology, we may be able to provide a same-day crown. This approach uses digital scanning and milling to produce a crown while you wait.

Benefits Of Dental Crowns

Choosing a crown offers many advantages:

• Restores tooth function and strength
• Protects fragile or root canal-treated teeth
• Maintains natural tooth alignment
• Improves appearance and adds longevity to teeth
• Compatible with implants and bridges

Crowns, when well cared for, may last many years. Their lifespan depends on material, oral hygiene, bite forces, and regular maintenance.

Aftercare: Caring For Your Crown

To help your crown last as long as possible, follow these tips:

• Brush twice daily and floss carefully around the crown margin.
• Avoid extremely hard or sticky foods (nuts, hard candy, ice, chewing gum), especially early on.
• Use a night guard if you grind or clench your teeth
• Attend regular dental cleanings and checkups
• If you feel discomfort, looseness, or notice cracks, contact us promptly.

Is A Crown Right For You?

Crowns are a good option when a tooth is too damaged for a filling but still has enough structure to support a restoration. In cases of severe damage, root resorption, or lack of support, Dr. Patel will discuss alternative solutions such as extraction plus implant.

Why Choose Naperville Dental Studios For Crowns?

At Naperville Dental Studios, you get:

• Personalized care by Dr. Jignesh Patel
• Use of precise digital imaging and shade matching
• Access to quality dental labs and materials
• A comfortable, patient-focused environment
• Seamless planning from crown to final restoration

Schedule Your Crown Consultation

If you have a cracked, decayed, or weakened tooth, don’t wait. Contact Naperville Dental Studios to schedule your consultation. Let Dr. Patel evaluate your needs and recommend the best crown option for your smile.