Dental Crowns in Tucson, AZ

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” that covers the entire visible portion of a tooth. It restores the tooth’s shape, size, strength, and appearance. Crowns are commonly made from porcelain, zirconia, or a blend of metal and ceramic materials, depending on the location of the tooth and your preferences.

Common reasons to place a crown include:

• Protecting a tooth after root canal therapy
• Restoring a tooth with severe decay that can’t be repaired with a filling
• Covering a cracked or broken tooth
• Replacing a large, worn-out filling
• Completing a dental implant
• Improving the shape, color, or alignment of a tooth

Crowns are also used in combination with other services like dental bridges and smile makeovers.

At Ironwood Dental, we focus on both durability and esthetics. Here's what you can expect during your dental crown procedure:

1. Diagnosis and Consultation – We assess the tooth using digital imaging to confirm the need for a crown.
2. Tooth Preparation – The tooth is gently shaped to make room for the crown. If needed, we’ll place a build-up to restore internal structure.
3. Digital Impressions – We use iTero scanning to capture precise 3D images of your teeth—no messy impressions required.
4. Temporary Crown – A custom temporary crown is placed while your final one is being fabricated.
5. Final Placement – Once your permanent crown is ready, we ensure a perfect fit, adjust as needed, and cement it into place.

Each crown is carefully matched to the color and contour of your natural teeth for a seamless result.

Depending on your functional needs and aesthetic goals, we may recommend one of the following:

• Porcelain Crowns – Excellent for front teeth where natural appearance is a priority
• Zirconia Crowns – Highly durable and ideal for molars and patients who grind their teeth
• Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) – Offers strength with a natural-looking exterior

During your consultation, we’ll help you choose the best material for your specific situation.

Our experienced dentists—Dr. Karley Schneider, Dr. Alyssa Holmes, and Dr. Alexander Ordoñez—prioritize long-lasting restorations that preserve your natural tooth structure whenever possible. We combine artistic skill with advanced dental technology to deliver crowns that blend flawlessly with your smile and stand up to daily use.

We also offer options like sedation dentistry for patients who are anxious about restorative procedures, as well as full-service support for related needs such as tooth extractions or bone grafting when needed for implant-supported crowns.