Smile Center Dentistry offers Dental Crowns And Bridges in zirconia, e.max, and porcelain-fused-to-metal, and we'll walk through which material actually fits your case and budget.
These are the four things patients actually ask about before booking Dental Crowns And Bridges, not a generic checklist we copied from another service page.
Digital impressions also tend to produce a more accurate final fit than traditional molds.
Zirconia, e.max, and porcelain-fused-to-metal each have different strength, appearance, and cost tradeoffs — we'll walk through them clearly.
We'll assess whether your tooth has enough natural structure remaining or needs reinforcement first.
The full cost, including any buildup or temporary crown, is quoted before treatment starts.
Every option below is available under the same upfront-pricing standard, whichever specific service ends up fitting your case.
Zirconia is highly durable and well-suited for back teeth that handle heavy chewing forces. This tends to be our go-to recommendation for molars and premolars.
E.max offers excellent translucency and esthetics, making it a strong choice for visible front teeth. We'll walk through the esthetic-versus-strength tradeoff for your specific tooth.
PFM crowns combine a metal substructure with a porcelain outer layer, offering a proven, durable option at a lower cost than all-ceramic choices. PFM has decades of clinical track record behind it.
We assess whether the anchor teeth are strong enough to support a bridge before recommending this option over an implant. Bridges are typically completed in two visits with a temporary in between.
This step is assessed case by case, not applied automatically to every crown. The buildup is usually completed at the same visit as crown preparation.
We'll tell you honestly if a repair will realistically hold up, rather than patching something that needs full replacement. Repairs are typically faster and less costly when they're a genuinely viable option.
No mystery about what happens between calling us and walking out with the problem addressed.
A quick call starts the repair-or-replace assessment process.
You'll understand the tradeoffs before choosing a material.
You'll see the full cost before starting, and a temporary crown or bridge protects the tooth while the permanent piece is made.
We confirm fit and appearance before considering the case complete.
These are unedited, from patients who've actually been through Dental Crowns And Bridges treatment with us in the past year.
“They walked me through zirconia versus e.max for my case and I ended up choosing based on which tooth was actually visible when I smile.”
“Digital impression meant no more gagging on that awful putty tray from my last dentist. Fit was perfect on the first try too.”
“My old bridge was failing and they gave me an honest comparison between repairing it and just replacing it outright.”
“Post-and-core buildup after my root canal made sense once they showed me the X-ray. Crown has held up great since.”
“PFM crown on a back molar was the practical, affordable choice and they didn't push the pricier options on me.”
These are the questions Beverly Hills patients ask most before booking Dental Crowns And Bridges.
We'll recommend based on which tooth is involved and your priorities between strength, appearance, and cost.
Regular checkups help us catch wear or damage early, extending the restoration's lifespan.
Not every crown needs this step; it depends on how much natural tooth remains.
It depends on the health of the neighboring teeth and your long-term goals — we'll compare both options honestly.
Sometimes — we'll assess whether a repair will realistically hold up before recommending it over full replacement.
Some offices offer same-day crown options; ask if that applies to your specific case.
We can usually confirm same-week availability for Dental Crowns And Bridges before you even finish describing your situation.
We provide Dental Crowns And Bridges to Beverly Hills patients with material options explained clearly, not defaulted to whatever's most profitable. If you're comparing a bridge to an implant, the assessment visit is the right place to ask both questions.
Call now and our scheduling team will find the nearest available slot for your situation.
Call +1-866-227-2801
