Permanent Crown

What is a Permanent Crown? (The Final Step to Your Restored Smile)

If you’ve been wearing a temporary crown, you know it’s just a placeholder. It might feel a bit bulky, the color isn't quite right, and you've been carefully avoiding anything too chewy or crunchy. You're looking forward to the final step: the Permanent Crown.

Think of the process like getting a spare "donut" tire on your car. The temporary crown is that donut—it gets you by, but it’s not designed for high performance or long distances. The permanent crown is the brand new, perfectly balanced, high-performance tire. It’s the real deal, custom-built to restore your smile and last for years to come.

This is the final, definitive restoration that is the culmination of our entire process.

What Makes a "Permanent" Crown So Different?

The difference between the temporary you've been wearing and the final crown you'll receive is night and day. Every detail is upgraded for longevity, function, and beauty.

The Material: From Plastic to Porcelain. Your temporary was made of a simple acrylic (plastic). Your permanent crown is crafted from a solid block of advanced material, like ultra-strong Zirconia or highly aesthetic Lithium Disilicate (e.max), chosen specifically for your needs.
The Fit: From "Close Enough" to Flawless. Your temporary was a generic shell held on with weak cement. Your permanent crown was designed from a precise 3D digital scan of your tooth. It will click into place with microscopic accuracy, creating a perfect seal to keep out bacteria.
The Look: From a Basic Shade to a Perfect Match. The temporary is a single, basic color. Your permanent crown is custom-shaded, glazed, and polished to perfectly match the color, texture, and translucency of your neighboring teeth. It will blend into your smile seamlessly.
The Function: From Fragile to Fearless. You had to be careful with your temporary. Your permanent crown is designed to withstand full chewing forces, restoring your ability to eat with comfort and confidence.

The "Delivery Day": Our Final Quality Control

The appointment to place your permanent crown is one of the most important. We don't just glue it in. We perform a series of critical checks:

We remove the temporary and clean your tooth.
We gently place the permanent crown and examine the margins under magnification to ensure a perfect seal.
We check the contacts with the neighboring teeth using floss to ensure they are snug but not too tight.
We have you bite down on colored paper to perfect the occlusion, ensuring your bite is balanced and comfortable.
Finally, we hand you a mirror so you can approve the shape and color before we bond it permanently in place.

Here's what we want you to remember:

The permanent crown is the final, custom-engineered result of all our precise planning. It’s not just a replacement; it’s a long-term restoration designed for a perfect fit, maximum strength, and seamless beauty, allowing you to eat, speak, and smile with total confidence.

Every patient's situation is unique.

The choice of material for your permanent crown, the specific shade, and its shape are all customized for you. We consider your bite, the tooth's location, and your aesthetic goals to create a crown that is a perfect, personalized fit for your smile.

Have questions about getting a crown or replacing an old one?

Or are you curious about the different materials we can use for your permanent restoration? We're here to give you honest, personalized answers. Schedule a consultation at our Woodland Hills practice – let's talk about what's really best for your smile.