Dental Crowns in Paramus, NJ
What is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown can enhance both the appearance and function of a tooth, providing strength, protection, and an improved aesthetic. It’s a versatile solution for various dental issues, including cracked teeth, large fillings, and teeth that have undergone root canal treatment.
The Dental Crown Process
A dental crown procedure, also known as a dental cap, is a common dental treatment used to restore and protect a damaged or weakened tooth. Here’s an overview of the procedure:
Evaluation: The dentist begins by examining the tooth to assess its condition and determine if a crown is necessary. If the tooth is severely decayed, cracked, or weakened, a crown might be recommended to restore its strength and functionality.
Preparation: The tooth is prepared by removing any decayed or damaged portions. This ensures that the crown will fit properly. Sometimes, the tooth may need to be built up with filling material if a significant portion is missing.
Scan: A digital scan serves as a mold for creating a custom-made crown that fits perfectly over the tooth.
Temporary Crown: While the permanent crown is being fabricated in a dental laboratory, a temporary crown is placed over the prepared tooth to protect it and maintain your bite and appearance.
Crown Placement: Once the permanent crown is ready, you return to the dentist’s office. The temporary crown is removed, and the fit, color, and shape of the permanent crown are checked. Adjustments can be made if needed.
Cementation: Once satisfied with the fit and appearance, the dentist permanently cements the crown onto the prepared tooth using dental adhesive. This ensures the crown stays securely in place.
Final Checks: The dentist will assess your bite to make sure it’s aligned properly and make any final adjustments if necessary.
Same-Day Dental Crowns in Paramus, NJ
Patients searching for same-day crowns near Hackensack often land on this page — and for good reason. AC Dental offers same-day crown options for qualifying cases, depending on the tooth’s condition and bite requirements. Traditional crown treatment typically spans two appointments: the first to prepare the tooth and fit a temporary crown, the second to cement the final permanent crown. If your schedule or situation calls for a more expedited approach, call (201) 489-1084 to ask about availability. We see patients from Hackensack, Maywood, Rochelle Park, Teaneck, and across Bergen County.
Which Crown Material Is Right for You?
Three materials cover almost every crown placed at AC Dental, and the right one depends mostly on where the tooth sits in your mouth.
Porcelain matches the colour and translucency of a natural tooth most closely, which is why Dr. Suzan Ghattas, DDS uses it for front teeth and anywhere the crown will show when you smile. Zirconia is considerably stronger and resists chipping under heavy bite forces, so it is the usual choice for molars and for patients who grind their teeth at night. Porcelain-fused-to-metal sits between the two — a metal core for strength with a porcelain surface — though the metal margin can show as a thin grey line at the gum line as gums recede over the years.
The trade-off is real: appearance matters most at the front, strength matters most at the back. Dr. Ghattas will look at your bite and the position of the tooth before recommending one. With normal brushing, flossing and regular checkups, a crown typically lasts 10 to 15 years.
If you have been searching for a “dental cap,” that is the same thing. Cap is simply the everyday word for a crown — same restoration, same procedure.
Crowns often follow root canal treatment, which leaves a tooth more brittle and in need of full coverage. If cost is your question, our payment options page covers insurance and 0% APR financing through CareCredit.
AC Dental is at 4 Forest Ave Suite #202, Paramus, NJ — roughly 10 minutes from Hackensack and 5 minutes from Maywood via Route 4. We also see patients from Rochelle Park, Teaneck and Englewood. Call (201) 489-1084 to have a tooth looked at.