A dental crown is a custom-made cap placed over a damaged, weakened, or treated tooth to restore its original strength, shape, and appearance. It protects the tooth like a shield, allowing you to chew, speak, and smile comfortably while preventing further wear or fracture.

You may need a crown if you have a cracked tooth, a large filling, a badly worn tooth, a tooth that has undergone root canal treatment, or if you want to restore the shape and beauty of a discolored or misshapen tooth. A consultation at Smylift Dental with digital scans helps determine if a crown is the right solution for you.

Smylift provides three advanced crown options based on strength, aesthetics, and your bite needs:

• Metal Crowns – highly durable and ideal for back teeth
• Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) – strength of metal with enamel-like appearance
• All-Ceramic / Zirconia Crowns – most aesthetic, metal-free, and perfect for visible teeth
  

Most crowns are completed in two visits over 3-7 days, depending on the material.

• Visit 1: Tooth preparation and digital impressions

Visit 2: Final crown placement
Temporary crowns ensure comfort between visits.

No. Tooth preparation is performed under local anesthesia, ensuring a painless experience. You may feel mild sensitivity afterward, but it subsides quickly. Smylift’s gentle, minimally invasive techniques make the entire process smooth and comfortable.

With proper oral care, crowns typically last 10-15 years, and high-strength zirconia crowns may last even longer. Regular checkups help maintain longevity and ensure they continue functioning perfectly.

Yes. Modern zirconia and high-strength ceramics are engineered to withstand heavy chewing forces, making them suitable even for molars. They provide the perfect blend of durability and natural aesthetics.

Absolutely. At Smylift, every crown is custom-designed to match your tooth shade, translucency, and natural anatomy. Digital shade matching and CAD/CAM technology ensure your crown blends seamlessly with your smile.

A temporary crown protects your tooth while your final crown is being fabricated. It prevents sensitivity, maintains your bite, and ensures comfort. It is usually worn for a few days until the permanent crown is ready.

Yes. Once your permanent crown settles, you can enjoy all foods comfortably. However, it’s best to avoid extremely hard items like ice, nuts, or pens to prevent unnecessary pressure on the crown.

Good oral hygiene keeps your crown lasting longer. Brush twice daily, floss gently around the crowned tooth, avoid biting hard objects, and use a night guard if you grind your teeth. Regular dental visits every 6 months are essential.

• Crown: Covers and protects a single tooth
• Bridge: Replaces missing teeth using two or more crowns as support

Your dentist will recommend the most suitable option depending on whether the tooth is damaged or missing.

Yes. Crowns enhance aesthetics by correcting discoloration, uneven shape, wear, and size inconsistencies. Ceramic and zirconia crowns give a natural, radiant, and symmetrical smile.

Smylift Dental uses metal-free, biocompatible materials like ceramic and zirconia that are safe, durable, stain-resistant, and gentle on gums. These materials minimize risks of allergies and provide excellent long-term comfort.

At Smylift, you don’t just receive a crown – you experience precision-driven smile restoration. With digital scanning, CAD/CAM design, expert Prosthodontists, and high-grade ceramic materials, our crowns offer unmatched fit, strength, and natural beauty.
Because here, your comfort, confidence, and smile aesthetics matter just as much as restoring your tooth.