Dental Crowns
Porcelain and Zirconia Crowns Crafted for Long-Term Durability
What Are Dental Crowns?
Hand-crafted porcelain and zirconia caps that restore strength and appearance to compromised teeth.
A dental crown is a custom-shaped cap bonded over a tooth that has been weakened by decay, fracture, large fillings, root canal treatment, or wear. It restores chewing function, protects the underlying tooth structure, and matches the appearance of your surrounding teeth.
At Metro Dental every crown is fabricated by the in-house ceramist for more accuracy and precision — no detail is too small. Dr. Fedorenko and Dr. Ford manage the preparation, fit, and final bite calibration the same day, so the gum-line margin sits cleanly and the bite stays balanced for a long time.
Why Patients Choose Our Crowns
- Restores chewing function | Caps the tooth and absorbs bite force the underlying structure can no longer carry alone.
- Hand-crafted ceramics | A Hand-Crafted Approach to Full Smile Transformation. Designed and Customized, Not Mass Produced.
- Material choice | Porcelain for front-tooth aesthetics, zirconia for back-tooth durability — chosen by tooth position and bite force.
- Precision margin fit | A clean gum-line margin reduces bacterial accumulation and supports long-term gum health.
- Implant-supported option | Single-tooth implants are completed with a custom crown placed on top — surgical and prosthetic phases both handled in-house.
- Designed to last for many years | With proper care, dental crowns are designed to last 10–20 years.
Who Needs a Dental Crown?
After root canal treatment
Crowns protect root-canal treated teeth from cracking.
Large cavity or fracture
When more than 50% of a tooth is compromised, a crown restores structure.
Cosmetic discoloration
Deep stains or misshapen teeth where veneers are not enough.
On top of an implant
Single-tooth implants get a custom crown placed on top.
Wear from grinding
Severely worn teeth regain height and function with crowns.
Part of a bridge
Bridges use crowns as the two anchor points.
Why Metro Dental for Your Crown
In-house master ceramist
Hand-layered porcelain from the same master ceramist who produces our full arch cases.
Precision margin fit
Crown margins at the gum line are critical — Dr. Fedorenko and Dr. Ford place them with surgical precision.
Integrated planning
If your crown is part of a larger cosmetic or implant plan, everything is sequenced together.
Written estimates
Itemized written estimates before treatment.
Your Dental Crown Journey
Evaluation & Preparation
Exam, X-ray/CBCT if needed, and minimal tooth reshaping to accept the crown.
Digital Impression
Our in-house lab fabricates crowns using a 3D scan of your prepared tooth.
Temporary Crown
Protects the prepared tooth while your final crown is fabricated (usually 2 weeks).
Final Crown Placement
Precision bonding, bite adjustment, and polish. Fits perfectly with the surrounding teeth.
Answers About Dental Crowns
Quality crowns typically last 10–20 years with proper oral care and routine check-ups.
Pricing varies by material (porcelain, zirconia) and complexity. You receive a written estimate at consultation.
Yes, in some cases — CEREC chairside milling offers same-day crowns for specific tooth types. For high-aesthetic anterior crowns, hand-layered lab crowns remain the gold standard.
Porcelain is preferred for front teeth (better aesthetics). Zirconia is stronger — better for back teeth and patients with heavy bite force.
Often yes, at least partially, when the crown is medically necessary (protecting a root-canal-treated or severely damaged tooth). We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Indemnity) and Delta Dental (Premier) directly; for other carriers we submit claims on your behalf.
The tooth is reshaped to accept the crown — but the crown then protects it from further damage and is designed to restore function for many years with proper care.
Yes — most single-tooth implants are restored with a custom crown. We handle both surgical and restorative phases in-house.
A Crown That Fits, Fits Right
At Metro Dental, your crown is hand-crafted by the same master ceramist who fabricates our 3-on-6™ full-arch bridges — with the margin precision that comes from advanced surgical training.
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