Composite dental fillings
Repair limited decay or damage with a tooth-colored restoration.
Explore this option →Restore comfort and function
Dental crowns
A crown covers a tooth to restore shape, strength and function when a filling may not provide enough support. Crowns can also restore an implant or support a bridge. The reason, material and process should be explained for your individual tooth.
When a crown may be needed
A crown may be discussed for a tooth with extensive decay, a large restoration, fracture or substantial wear. It can also protect selected teeth after root canal treatment or serve as part of a bridge or implant restoration. An examination is needed because symptoms alone do not show whether a crown is appropriate.
Materials and appearance
Crowns can be made from ceramic, metal-containing or other dental materials. The choice considers tooth location, bite forces, available space, appearance, opposing teeth and cost. Ask which materials the practice actually offers and why one is recommended; no single material is ideal for every situation.
Preparation and impressions
The dentist removes damaged material and shapes the tooth so the crown can fit. A buildup may be needed when tooth structure is limited. Records may be made with a digital scan or conventional impression depending on the case and available workflow. Ask what will happen at each visit and whether other treatment is needed first.
Temporary and final crown steps
When a laboratory crown is planned, a temporary crown may protect the tooth between visits. Follow instructions about eating and cleaning, and call if it loosens or breaks. At delivery, the final crown is evaluated for fit, contacts, bite and appearance before it is attached. Same-day crowns are not promised on this page; confirm the actual workflow with the office.
Crown or filling?
A filling replaces part of the tooth, while a crown covers more of it. The decision depends on remaining structure, cracks, prior restorations and bite. Ask how much healthy tooth each option preserves, whether a more conservative restoration is possible and what risks come with waiting.
Maintenance and cost factors
Brush and clean between teeth daily and keep recommended examinations. A crowned tooth can still develop decay at its edge, and crowns may chip, loosen or wear. Cost depends on records, preparation, material, laboratory work and related treatment. Request an itemized estimate and confirm insurance benefits directly.
Repair and replace teeth
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Dental bridges
Compare fixed replacement options for one or more missing teeth.
Explore this option →Full and partial dentures
Compare full, partial and implant-supported denture concepts.
Explore this option →Full-mouth reconstruction
See how extensive restorative needs can be organized into phases.
Explore this option →Plan the practical details
Written options and estimated costs
Ask for the diagnosis, recommended option, reasonable alternatives, treatment sequence and an itemized estimate. Confirm current insurance benefits and payment arrangements directly; coverage and financing approval are not guaranteed.
Insurance and payment information →A concern after treatment?
Follow the treating clinician’s written instructions. Call the office directly about worsening pain, swelling, a loose or broken restoration or another urgent concern; do not wait for a website form response. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Contact the office →Margate · Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Start with an examination
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Margate
100 FL-7, Suite 300, Margate, FL 33063Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
236 Commercial Boulevard, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308Your questions, answered
Will I need a temporary crown?
It depends on the workflow. If the final crown is made between visits, a temporary may protect the prepared tooth.
Is a crown always needed after root canal treatment?
The recommendation depends on the tooth, remaining structure and bite. Ask the treating dentist to explain the protection your tooth needs.
Can a crown get a cavity?
The crown itself does not decay, but the tooth can develop decay near its edge. Daily care and examinations remain important.
Informed decisions
Plan your treatment and care
Restorative dentistry
Compare ways to repair teeth and replace missing teeth.
Explore your options →Dental implant cost factors
Know which stages and components to discuss in your estimate.
Explore your options →Dental implant recovery and maintenance
Prepare for healing, follow-up and long-term maintenance.
Explore your options →Get ready for your visit
Organize your paperwork, questions and next steps.
Independent patient resources
General education does not replace an examination or an individual recommendation.