In order to replace a broken, decayed or demineralized tooth, a dental crown can be a perfect solution. It is made of either porcelain or zirconium and serves as a complete restoration of your original tooth. This allows you to restore complete function while maintaining a harmonious structure within the oral cavity.

At Centre Dentaire NP, we use the CEREC Omnicam technology which assists in the design and creation of the crowns. With this technology, the dentist can create ceramic crowns using a digital dental impression. This technology allows the dentist to create a dental crown the same day of your evaluation, thus avoiding the need for a temporary crown. Moreover, this eliminates the need of a third-party laboratory and keeps the treatment between you and your dentist.

• The dentist evaluates your needs and prepares the tooth for the crown by removing the damaged enamel.
• A dental x-ray is taken with the latest technology to ensure there is no damage to the rest of the anatomy of the tooth. Using the CEREC Omnicam, the tooth is ‘’scanned’’ to obtain the digital dental impression of the tooth itself and the surrounding dentition.
• A 3D model is created where this digital information is used to prepare your crown. This is done using a block of ceramic chosen by your dentist. Once the 3D model is created, your crown will take approximately 30-40 minutes to be prepared.
• Once the crown is ready your dentist will check to see if it fits perfectly within your oral cavity. If the fit and bite is right, the dentist will proceed with cementing the crown and perform final polishing touches as needed.