514 Ocean Pkwy, L2
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(718) 435-2330
When a tooth is fractured, has a large old filling, or is severely damaged by decay, we may recommend the
placement of a tooth crown. Crowns strengthen and protect the remaining tooth structure and can improve the
appearance of your smile. Types of crowns include full porcelain crown, porcelain fused to metal crown, and  
all-metal crowns. Because of the esthetic reasons, we do not recommend the use of all-metal crowns.

Please note that in cases when there is not enough tooth structure to retain a crown due to either decay or
fracture, additional procedures may be considered prior to crown placement. These may include root canal
therapy, post and core procedure, and/or crown lengthening.

Fitting a crown requires at least two visits to the dentist's office and follows the following steps:
  • Visit 1: Removing decay, preparing and shaping the tooth to fit the future crown. Making an impression
    of the shaped tooth. Making and fitting a temporary or transitional crown made out of plastic or metal. In
    cases when existing tooth structure is not sufficient to hold a crown, a core build up and post may be
    required.
  • Visit 2: Removing the temporary crown, fitting and adjusting the final crown, and cementing the crown
    into place.
Non-Precious Metal
fused to Porcelain
 Gold fused to Porcelain
 All Ceramic Porcelain
 Zirconia Porcelain
Two Layers
Outside: Porcelain
Inside: Metal
 Two Layers
Outside: Porcelain
Inside: Gold
 Two Layers
Outside: Porcelain
Inside: Porcelain
 Single Block of
Solid Zirconia Porcelain
We Recommend:
Back Teeth only

Why:
Although these crowns
are strong, they do not
look natural because the
base metal is dark and
absorbs the light. This
makes the crown look
gray instead of white.
Also  the dark metal can
be visible at the gum line
making your smile less
appealing and healthy.
Finally, in extremly rare
cases, some patients may
suffer allergic reactions
such as gingival
discoloration, swelling
and redness.
 We Recommend:
Front and Back Teeth

Why:
Excellent choice for
durable, long-lasting
crown that feels and looks
just like a real tooth.
Since gold is a
light-colored metal, it
reflects the light allowing
the crown to shine and
sparkle like a real tooth.
Moreover, gold
restorations can be cast
more  accurately and
finished to a finer margin
at the gum line. In
addition, they are
corrosion-resistant and
can withstand the hostile
environment of the oral
cavity for extended
periods of time.
 We Recommend:
Front Teeth only

Why:
These metal-free
restorations provide
optimum restorative
solution for chipped,
cracked or decaying front
teeth. Because these
crowns do not have a
rigid support of a metal
base, they cannot take
the same amount of
constant pressure and
grinding as the crowns
with metal or gold base
can. Therefore, these
crowns are ideal for the
front teeth only as the
majority of chewing is
done by the back teeth.
 We Recommend:
Front and Back Teeth

Why:
This is a SUPER crown!
Made out of a single
zirconia crystal block, it as
strong as a diamond.
Virtually chip-proof, solid
zirconia crowns are the
ideal restoration for
bruxers and grinders,
implant restorations and
areas with limited occlusal
space. Designed and
milled using CAD/CAM
technology, they are
sintered for 6.5 hours at
1,530 degrees Celsius.
The final Solid Zirconia
crown or bridge is glazed
to a smooth surface.
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The One & Only Dental Care is proud to offer a dedicated team of highly trained doctors including a general dentist, cosmetic dentist, endodontist,
prosthodontist, and periodontist. We welcome patients from all over the New York area including Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, New
Jersey, and Long Island. Our doctors provide full range of general and cosmetic dental services for the whole family including regular dental exams
and cleanings to help detect and prevent gum disease, tooth pain, tooth decay, and oral cancer. In addition, we specialize in teeth whitening,
Invisalign, porcelain veneers, dental implants, porcelain crowns, root canal therapy, dentures, bridges, full mouth restoration, and much more.

Questions? Please feel free to call us at (718) 435-2330 and speak with one of our doctors.
The One And Only Dental Care
514 Ocean Pkwy, L2, Brooklyn, NY 11218
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