• Cosmetic Dentistry
  • General vs. Cosmetic Dentistry
  • Choosing a cosmetic dentist
  • What is the LVI Difference?
  • Characteristics of Award Winning Smiles
  • Cosmetic Procedures/
    Treatments
    • Smile Makeover
      • Questions About Smile Makeover
    • Porcelain Veneers
      • Question About Porcelain Veneers
      • The Dental Veneers Process
    • Full Mouth Restoration
      • Questions About Full Mouth Restoration
    • Tooth Whitening
      • Teeth Whitening Questions
      • Why Should A Dentist Whiten My Teeth?
    • Dental Implants
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      • Dental Implant Candidacy
      • Implants for Supporting Bridges
      • Advantages of Dental Implants
      • A Choice in Anesthesia for Your Dental Implant Surgery
    • Tooth Crowns
      • CEREC: One Day Crowns
      • Questions about Porcelain Crowns
    • Dental Bonding
    • Tooth-colored fillings
    • Porcelain fillings
    • Gum Recontouring
    • Invisalign®
  • Teeth and Aging
• Common Dental Problems
  • Why Do Teeth Darken?
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    • Velscope Oral Cancer Screening
  • Fixing Tooth Decay
• General Dentistry
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  • What's right for you? Partials vs. Implants
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  • A Look Back at Dentistry's History
• TMJ / TMD
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  • Questions About Neuromuscular Dentistry
  • Why See a Neuromuscular Dentist?
  • TMJ Treatment Options
  • TMJ and Facial and Neck Pain
• Sleep Apnea
• Metal-Free Dental Practice
• Sedation Dentistry
  • Types of Dental Anesthesia

Questions about Porcelain Crowns

Bernardsville, Morristown and surrounding areas in New Jersey

What can porcelain crowns be used for?

There are several uses for porcelain crowns. As a restorative option, porcelain crowns can be used on teeth that have been significantly damaged by decay where a simple filling would provide inadequate support. Porcelain crowns can also be used for teeth that are chipped, or broken, and can provide support for a false tooth in dental bridges.

Are porcelain crowns as strong as my natural teeth?

The porcelain used in crowns is highly durable. Like your natural teeth, porcelain crowns provide the ability to chew and speak normally. However, porcelain crowns can chip and break just like your natural tooth enamel. Tasks such as chewing hard food and ice should be approached with caution.

What is the benefit of porcelain over other options for crowns?

Porcelain is an incredibly strong material that is used in several cosmetic dental procedures. The popularity of porcelain stems mainly from its aesthetics. Porcelain crowns can be colored and shaped to exactly match your adjacent teeth, making porcelain crowns entirely unnoticeable. In addition, porcelain is stain resistant, and reflects light is the same manner as your natural teeth. Combined with its strength, this makes porcelain an obvious choice for many of our Bernardsville, New Jersey patients.

How long does the porcelain crown procedure take?

With our state of the art CEREC machine, your porcelain crowns are placed in just one office visit. This machine uses the latest in computer technology to create porcelain crowns that are as beautiful and functional as those that take up to three weeks to make.

Can I replace my old crowns with porcelain crowns?

Many of the porcelain crowns placed in our comfortable office are replacement crowns. People sensitive to metal, or who simply want to restore a natural and attractive look to their smiles can come to us for crown replacement. We offer both Empress and Zirconia crowns to enable us to customize an option that will most restore beauty and function to your smile.

If you live in or around Morristown, New Jersey and have questions about porcelain crowns, please contact the helpful staff at Aesthetic Dentistry of Bernardsville for more information.