Colorado Springs
Dental Crowns
Restoring strength and beauty — conservatively.
Overview
A crown restores a tooth that has been weakened by decay, a large failing filling, a crack, or a root canal. Done traditionally, it requires grinding the entire tooth down into a peg. Done biomimetically — our approach — it preserves far more of your natural tooth structure while delivering equal or greater strength.
Metal-free ceramic crowns
We use only metal-free ceramic and porcelain crowns — no gold alloy, no porcelain-fused-to-metal. Modern ceramic materials like lithium disilicate (e-max) and zirconia are exceptionally strong, completely natural-looking, and free of the biocompatibility concerns associated with metal restorations. They're adhesively bonded to the tooth rather than cemented, which distributes force more naturally and strengthens the remaining tooth structure rather than stressing it.
The Holistic Perspective
The biomimetic difference
Biomimetic dentistry asks: how can we restore this tooth in a way that mimics what natural tooth structure does? That means conserving as much healthy tooth as possible, using adhesive bonding to increase the strength of the restoration by up to 400% over traditional approaches, minimizing shrinkage stress on the tooth, and choosing materials that the body accepts long-term. The result is a restoration that lasts longer and causes fewer complications than conventional crowns.
Who This Is For
- Patients with a tooth that has more filling than natural structure remaining
- Those with a cracked tooth at risk of fracture
- Anyone needing to restore a tooth following a root canal
- Patients replacing old metal-backed or porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns
Before You Schedule
Not every compromised tooth needs a full crown. During your evaluation, we'll always explore whether a more conservative restoration — an inlay, onlay, or adhesive buildup — can achieve the same result with less tooth removal. We crown teeth when it's the right answer, not by default.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions about dental crowns in Colorado Springs
How is a biomimetic crown different from a traditional crown?
Traditional crowns require grinding down 60–70% of the natural tooth. Our biomimetic approach uses adhesive bonding and more conservative preparation, preserving significantly more healthy tooth structure while achieving equal or greater strength.
How long do ceramic crowns last?
With proper care, well-bonded ceramic crowns typically last 15–25 years. Avoiding hard biting habits, wearing a night guard if you clench, and regular hygiene maintenance are the most important factors in longevity.
Do you use same-day crowns?
We send our crowns to a skilled dental ceramist for fabrication, which allows for superior aesthetic customization and material quality compared to in-office milling. Most crowns are ready in about two weeks, with temporary protection in between.
Are modern ceramic crowns as strong as metal?
Yes. Lithium disilicate (e-max) and zirconia ceramics have flexural strength that meets or exceeds traditional metal-backed porcelain crowns — without the biocompatibility concerns associated with metal at the gum margin.
Does getting a crown hurt?
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and most patients are comfortable throughout. Some temperature sensitivity in the days following is normal and temporary. We'll brief you on exactly what to expect before we begin.
Ready to Get Started?
Your first visit begins with a conversation.
No pressure. No procedure lists. Just an honest conversation about your health and what matters to you.