Dental Crowns in Littleton, CO
Lifelike Crowns
Built to Last
Zirconia, IPS® e.max, and
porcelain optionsDental implants placed
in-house by Dr. KrendlDigital impressions and
a 2-week lab turnaroundIn-house savings plan and
CareCredit® financing
Why Choose Dr. Krendl for Dental Crowns
in Littleton, CO
A Practice Rooted in Littleton Since 1979
Colorado Dental Arts has cared for Littleton families since 1979. Dr. Krendl brings 20+ years of hands-on experience restoring chipped, cracked, decayed, and worn teeth.
Premium Materials Chosen for Each Tooth
Dr. Krendl uses zirconia for back teeth that handle heavy chewing and IPS e.max when you want maximum strength and customization. A trusted outside lab then crafts each crown to his exact specifications.
Ready to Take Complex Cases
If your tooth needs more than a crown, you’re in good hands. Dr. Krendl performs root canals, implant placement, and crown restoration himself. For full-arch cases, he partners with a trusted local oral surgeon so every stage is handled by the right expert.
Six Custom Crowns,
One Brighter Smile
This patient received crowns on her six upper front teeth. Her new smile is brighter and
more uniform, with natural-looking shape and proportion.
Hear From
Our Doctor
Dental crowns can protect a tooth that has become damaged, decayed, or weakened over time. Once your tooth is prepped, your crown will be created from durable and lifelike porcelain and shaped to blend in seamlessly with your smile. With good oral hygiene and routine dental checkups, tooth crowns can last for years or even decades.
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a cap-like restoration that covers the entire visible portion of the tooth, from the gumline to the chewing surface. Patients with chipped teeth, broken teeth, or teeth that have undergone root canal therapy can benefit from the protection crowns provide. They're an excellent choice when a filling would be too little and extraction would be too much.
Although primarily a restorative dentistry treatment, dental crowns have applications in cosmetic dentistry as well. They're highly effective at concealing teeth that are slightly misshapen, gapped, or stained in a way that teeth whitening cannot address.
Whether your crown is restorative or cosmetic, you can rest assured that your results will look and feel real. Our dentist in Littleton, CO, blends the art and science of dentistry to create restorations from premium lifelike materials that last for the long term.
What Are Our Dental Crowns Made Of?
Porcelain
Our crowns made from durable, high-quality porcelain offer excellent color matching so they look like natural teeth. Porcelain is also metal-free, which is perfect for Dr. Krendl's patients with metal allergies.
Zirconia
Dr. Krendl uses zirconia to create strong, durable crowns that can withstand high chewing pressure. These biocompatible ceramic crowns are excellent choices for the back of the mouth.
IPS e.max
Dr. Krendl offers this top-quality ceramic crown to patients who want the best dental restoration possible. IPS e.max crowns are considered to be the strongest, most durable, and most customizable crowns available.
Request an
Appointment Today
A dental crown from Colorado Dental Arts in Littleton, CO, can restore a weakened tooth in as little as two appointments. Our compassionate dentist, Dr. Krendl, provides comprehensive general, cosmetic, and restorative treatment plans utilizing dental crowns to improve your oral health. Options include root canal therapy to provide relief from an infected tooth, as well as implant-supported crowns to address tooth loss. Whatever your dental needs, Dr. Krendl can tailor a treatment plan to improve the form and function of your smile.
To learn more or to schedule an appointment with our dentist serving the community of Littleton, CO, you can fill out the convenient form below and one of our friendly team members will be in touch soon.
Strength and Protection
A crown placed on a damaged tooth can strengthen and protect the remaining dental tissue. If Dr. Krendl performed a root canal procedure to remove infected pulp from the tooth's interior, a dental crown can seal the tooth after treatment.
Replacement of Missing Teeth
Dr. Krendl may recommend a crown supported by a dental implant to replace a missing tooth. Our dentist is trained to perform all implant procedure steps, including surgery and crown attachment. Crowns supported by implants offer unparalleled stability.
Natural Appearance
Dr. Krendl can customize your dental crown by size, shape, and shade so it blends seamlessly with your existing teeth.
Long-Lasting Results
Regular brushing and flossing can help the dental crowns our dentist provides to his Littleton, CO, patients last up to 15 years. Other procedures like fillings or whitening treatments may cost less but do not last as nearly as long.
Benefits of
Dental Crowns
Restored Oral Function
When a missing or damaged tooth is replaced or repaired with a dental crown, chewing and speaking become easier and much more comfortable.
Smile Restoration
Many of Dr. Krendl's patients come to our Littleton, CO, dental practice to restore smiles compromised by breaks, decay, deep stains, and more. Restoring a flawed tooth with a dental crown can give you a renewed, confident smile.
The Timeline for a Traditional Crown
After an initial exam at our Littleton office to determine your overall dental health,
Dr. Krendl will decide if a crown will be the best option to restore your tooth and
discuss which material will best suit your dental needs and budget.
Dr. Krendl offers a selection of premium materials for crowns, which means your new restoration can be uniquely customized to your smile.
How to Care for Your New Dental Crown
Both permanent and temporary crowns from Colorado Dental Arts in Littleton are made of high-quality materials, but that does not mean they are indestructible. While restorations made of zirconia and IPS e.max offer a longer lifespan compared to porcelain, all dental crowns eventually need to be replaced. However, there are a few measures you can take to help extend the life of your crown, including:
Be Mindful of What You Eat
What you eat has a significant impact on the longevity of your dental crown. You will want to avoid chewy or sticky foods including caramel, chewing gum, and taffy, even after receiving your permanent crown. Hard foods such as pretzels, seeds, nuts, granola, hard candy, and ice can dislodge a crown and are best avoided. Tough-to-chew foods such as hard bread or steak can also cause issues with a temporary crown, but can still be eaten with the proper care following the placement of your permanent crown.
Maintain Proper Oral Hygiene
To maintain a dental crown, you can follow the same hygiene routine as you would for your natural teeth. To avoid scratching your restoration, we advise using non-abrasive toothpaste. Flossing front to back rather than up and down can help avoid dislodging your crown.
Visit the Dentist Regularly
Visiting the dentist at least twice a year allows Dr. Krendl to regularly monitor the condition of your crown. Should he spot any issue with your restoration, he can address it before it becomes a more serious problem.
Minimize Unnecessary Wear
If you have bruxism, wearing a nightguard while you sleep can minimize excessive wear on your teeth and crown. Habits such as opening packages with your teeth, chewing on pens and pencils, and fingernail biting can also prematurely wear your restoration and should be avoided.
An Implant-Supported Crown Can Fill a Gap in Your Smile
Crowns are used to restore compromised teeth, but they can also be used to replace teeth that are missing entirely. In fact, if you're missing a tooth, a crown supported by a dental implant is the best option to replace it.
Why? Because dental implants are the only thing that can prevent the jawbone from weakening after losing teeth. Every time you bite down, the implant will send stimulating signals to your jaw. This stimulation helps keep the bone healthy and strong.
Crowns are anchored to implants via secure connector pieces called abutments. They will never wiggle or become loose when eating or speaking, just like natural teeth.
Another great thing about dental implants is how customizable treatment is. No matter how many teeth you’re missing or where they’re located, Dr. Krendl can plan and place implant crowns or a custom implant bridge. For a full implant denture, he works alongside an experienced oral surgeon to deliver a complete, stable smile.
Dental Crowns
and TMJ Treatment
Clenching and grinding can wear down your teeth to the point where crowns are necessary to restore function. These actions are also key symptoms of a TMJ disorder, along with headaches, jaw pain, and stiff jaw joints. If worn teeth or any of these other symptoms sound familiar to you, you may benefit from a TMJ consultation with Dr. Krendl.
In addition to designing and placing restorative crowns, he also diagnoses TMJ conditions and provides effective treatment options, like Invisalign® and custom oral appliances, to put an end to grinding and other uncomfortable symptoms. You can find relief from your jaw pain and a fresh start for your teeth here at our Littleton, CO, practice.
