Restorative dentistry
Dental Crowns
Dental crowns in Plantation, FL - restore strength, shape, and your natural smile with custom crowns, often designed, milled and placed in a single visit.
- Restore Strength
- Long-Lasting Protection
- Natural Appearance
Overview
What to know about dental crowns
A damaged or weakened tooth doesn’t just affect how your smile looks - it can impact how you chew, speak, and feel every day. At Westside Dental Center, our dental crowns in Plantation, FL are designed to restore your tooth’s strength, protect it from further damage, and bring back its natural appearance.
Dr. Uttma Dham combines advanced in-house technology with 20+ years of experience to create crowns that fit precisely, feel comfortable, and look completely natural. Because when your tooth is restored the right way, you don’t think about it anymore. You just live your life.
What is a dental crown?
A dental crown is a custom-made cap that covers and protects a damaged, weak, or worn tooth. It restores the tooth’s:
- Strength (so you can chew comfortably)
- Shape (so your bite feels natural)
- Appearance (so your smile looks seamless)
At Westside Dental Center, we use advanced digital scanning and in-house milling technology to design crowns that match your natural teeth perfectly, often in just a single visit.
When do you need a dental crown?
You may need a dental crown if you have:
- A cracked or broken tooth
- Severe tooth decay
- A worn-down tooth from grinding
- A large filling that needs protection
- A tooth after root canal treatment
- A misshaped or discolored tooth
Instead of removing the tooth, a crown helps save and strengthen it, which is always the best long-term solution.
Choosing the right provider matters just as much as choosing the right treatment.
We’ve made the process simple, efficient, and comfortable.
Serving Plantation, Sunrise, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Cooper City, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Tamarac, Coral Springs, Parkland, Margate, Pompano Beach, Oakland Park, Dania Beach, Sawgrass Mills and all of South Florida.
Benefits
Why patients choose Dental Crowns
Restore Strength
Protect weak or damaged teeth from further breakage.
Long-Lasting Protection
With proper care, crowns can last many years.
Natural Appearance
Designed to blend seamlessly with your existing teeth.
Improved Function
Eat, chew, and speak without discomfort.
Tooth Preservation
Save your natural tooth instead of removing it.
Beautiful Smile
Enhance your smile with a natural, confident look.
Step by step
How your treatment works
Digital Scan & Evaluation
We examine your tooth and take precise digital impressions using advanced scanners.
Custom Crown Design
Your crown is designed to match your bite, shape, and natural tooth color.
In-House Crown Creation
Using CAD/CAM technology, your crown is milled right here in our office.
Placement & Final Fit
We place and adjust your crown to ensure a perfect fit and natural feel.
Who it’s for
Is dental crowns right for you?
- Missing 1 Tooth
- Missing Multiple Teeth
- Struggling With Dentures
- Bridge / Crown Issues
- Majority Of Teeth Are Damaged
What to expect
Your visit, clearly explained
- Local anesthesia - you won't feel the procedure itself, just mild pressure at times
- Milling takes approximately 15-20 minutes while you relax in our office
- A shade matched to your existing teeth - or slightly lighter, if you prefer
- Help estimating your benefits - most plans cover up to 50% of a crown
Technology
Precision you can feel
How same-day crowns work
Same-day crowns at Westside Dental Center - from scan to smile in one visit. The same-day crown process is one of the most impressive things we offer at Westside Dental Center and one of the things our patients talk about most. Here’s exactly how it works, step by step.
- Step 1: Examination & Diagnosis - Dr. Dham examines the tooth and takes digital X-rays and, where needed, a CBCT scan. Overjet AI diagnostics assist with identifying the full extent of damage or decay. If a crown is the right solution, we explain exactly why and what the process involves.
- Step 2: Tooth Preparation - The tooth is numbed with local anesthesia and prepared - meaning the damaged or decayed portions are removed and the tooth is shaped to accept the crown. You will not feel the procedure, just mild pressure at times.
- Step 3: Digital Scan - Instead of traditional putty impressions, we take a precise digital scan of your prepared tooth and surrounding teeth using our intraoral scanner. This takes just a few minutes and produces a highly accurate 3D model.
- Step 4: Crown Design - The digital model is used to design your custom crown right here in our Plantation office. Dr. Dham reviews the design for fit, bite alignment, and aesthetics before a single piece of material is milled.
- Step 5: In-House Milling - The crown is milled from a solid block of high-quality ceramic using our CAD/CAM system. This takes approximately 15-20 minutes. While you wait comfortably in our office, your permanent crown is being fabricated right down the hall.
- Step 6: Fitting & Bonding - The finished crown is checked for fit, bite, and color match. Any minor adjustments are made chairside. Once everything is perfect, the crown is permanently bonded to your tooth. You leave with a completed, natural-looking restoration - the same day you came in.
Real results
Before & after
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FAQs
Questions about dental crowns
Can’t find your answer? Call us at (954) 476-4535.
What are dental crowns?
If a tooth is compromised, has a large cavity, or is broken, we want to fix and protect it. A dental crown is a helmet that covers the whole tooth, protecting it, making it look natural, and restoring strength.
How do I take care of my crowns?
Just like your natural teeth: brush twice a day, floss every night, and rinse. Keep up with regular hygiene visits. Soda, smoking, and sugary products can affect how long a crown lasts. Careful habits help keep crowns beautiful for a very long time.
Is there something else I can do besides getting a crown?
It depends on how much tooth structure is present. If a lot of the tooth remains, a filling may be enough. If a large part of the tooth is missing, broken, or has a big cavity, you most likely need a crown. The other option is to extract the tooth.
Will my dental crown look natural?
Yes. Crowns come in different shades and can be matched so nobody will know. We can match your existing tooth color exactly or go slightly lighter, depending on what you want.
Is a dental crown necessary after a root canal treatment?
Usually yes. If there is a lot of decay, a cavity, or periodontal disease around the tooth, there is a high chance a crown will be needed after a root canal to protect the tooth.
Can I eat naturally with a dental crown?
Absolutely. Once the crown is permanently placed, you should be able to chew comfortably. Restoring function and protecting a weakened tooth is one of the main purposes of a crown.
Does my dental insurance cover a dental crown?
Most plans cover up to 50% of a crown, and in rare cases the full cost. Coverage varies by contract and may include yearly limits. Call or text (954) 476-4535 and we can help estimate your benefits.
Is the dental crown permanent? Can I get a cavity on the crown tooth?
You cannot get a cavity on the shiny surface of the crown, but decay can still form underneath if plaque is left at the margin. Brush, floss, rinse, and keep hygiene visits so the crown lasts a very long time.
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