Dental Crowns in Hartford, CT
Your Smile,
Restored by Specialists
- Implant-supported crown expertise
- Prosthodontist-designed crowns
- Superior fit, function, and appearance
- Same-day crowns available
Why Choose Us for Dental Crowns?
Board-certified prosthodontists delivering custom restorations with superior fit, function, and appearance.
Implant-Supported Crown Expertise
Replacing a missing tooth with an implant-supported crown is one of the most demanding restorations in dentistry. It's also one of our specialties. Our prosthodontists plan and deliver implant crown cases with a level of precision in fit, bite, and appearance that reflects years of advanced training and thousands of cases.
Specialized Care for Better Results
A crown that looks right but doesn't fit right will cause problems for years. Dr. Avi Bidra and Dr. Xiao Chun Li are board-certified prosthodontists (among the very few in Connecticut and the only ones in Glastonbury) with expertise in restorative and reconstructive dentistry.
Leaders in Restorative Dentistry
Dr. Bidra is the recipient of the Distinguished Clinician Award from the American College of Prosthodontists, is recognized as a Top Dentist by both Connecticut and Hartford magazines, and holds a U.S. patent for an implant component. Patients who demand the very best in crowns and other restorative dentistry travel long distances to our Hartford practice.
Actual Patient Results
Request a Crown Consultation
A dental crown should do more than cover or replace a damaged tooth. It should restore your confidence, comfort, and ability to live without thinking about your teeth. Choosing a board-certified prosthodontist means choosing a result built around your bite, anatomy, and long-term health rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.
Dr. Bidra and Dr. Li are ready to evaluate your needs, explain your options, and design a crown that fits your life. Schedule your consultation at our Glastonbury office serving Greater Hartford today.
“Very meticulous.”
A 5-Star Review
“Very gentle. Always informative nice staff I had a new crown replacing my old 30+ years old. Dr Li informed me of every step she was doing during the procedure. Dr. Li was very meticulous replacing the crown. She made sure all surfaces were free of the glue from the temporary cap, and ensured correct bite and room for floss.”
—Jack, 5-Star Review
The Cost of Dental Crowns
Our Hartford dental team will take time to explain all aspects of the cost of dental crowns, including:
Porcelain crown costs vary based on the biomaterial, the complexity of the case, and the need for additional procedures (e.g., root canal, tooth extraction).
While our practice is out of network with most dental insurance providers, we can help you claim reimbursement for all treatments your insurance plan covers.
If you are uninsured and unable to pay immediately out of pocket, we accept financing through CareCredit®, Proceed Finance, and Cherry. These payment plans divide the total cost of treatment into affordable monthly installments.
Same-Day Crowns
Can Provide Immediate Relief
If you've lost or damaged a tooth, you probably don't want to go another minute without help. Not only can it be painful, but it can also prevent you from eating, smiling, and talking. So the idea of waiting weeks for a permanent crown may make you feel even more overwhelmed.
Fortunately, a same-day crown can provide immediate relief. That way, you don't have to face the discomfort or lack of confidence caused by a lost or damaged tooth.
Our practice can provide you with a same-day crown while you wait for your custom porcelain crown to be created. Reach out to our dentist in Hartford, CT, today.
The Relationship Between Crowns and Implants
Our dentist can restore your smile with a traditional dental crown or a crown supported by a dental implant in Hartford, CT.
“Amazing.”
“I was missing a tooth where it was visible to the public. I had it replaced with a beautiful crown, And now my smile is back to radiant! This group is so amazing that you would never be able to tell that the tooth is a crown, and not my original tooth. They are kind, caring and professional. I am talking about the entire staff; including the administration. If you want the real deal in state of the art dentistry, you need to go experience this team in action!”
—Kenneth, 5-Star Review
Protect Your Teeth with Custom Crowns
If you're struggling with tooth damage, decay, or even tooth loss, dental crowns offer a trusted solution. We use them to fortify your tooth and improve your oral function. Not to mention, thanks to our digital technology and natural-looking IPS e.max® crowns, your results will look entirely lifelike.
How Can a Dentist Use a Dental Crown to Restore My Smile?
Dental crowns are often recommended when patients have issues that cannot be treated using fillings, inlays, or onlays. They are used to protect the remaining tooth structure and avoid the need for extraction. They can:
Provide Support for Damaged Teeth
These restorations fit over severely damaged or decayed teeth. Compromised tissue is removed, and a custom crown is crafted to fit over the remaining portion of the tooth, restoring your ability to bite and chew properly.
Replace a Lost or Damaged Tooth
Dental crowns are also used for single-tooth replacement. A dental bridge consists of a false tooth supported by two crowns to anchor it in place. For the right candidates, they can also be used to cap dental implants for complete tooth replacement.
Problems Dental Crowns Can Treat Addressing Fractures, Decay, and More
This dental solution can help treat many kinds of dental problems:
Major chips and cracks can seriously compromise the stability of an entire tooth. This solution can restore the strength of the damaged tooth, helping patients bite and chew normally again.
Severe cavities can leave your teeth seriously weakened and increase the risk of root canal infections. A crown can cap the tooth, helping to prevent infection and restore normal bite function.
Severe discoloration won't always respond to teeth whitening or veneers, particularly intrinsic stains. In these cases, a crown may be the best option to conceal the stain from view.
Teeth that are misshapen or uneven in size are aesthetically unappealing. They can also affect the balance of your bite. Dentists can use crowns to reshape teeth and improve bite balance.
A root canal infection requires endodontic therapy to remove diseased pulp and prevent the spread of infection. A crown caps the treated tooth to restore function and aesthetics.
Whether used as part of a dental bridge or as a restoration for a single dental implant, crowns can be a good option for single-tooth replacement. Our custom restorations provide improved aesthetics and stability.
How Long Do Dental Crowns Last?
Dental crowns can last for 10 years or more, providing long-term relief and function. Though you will likely need a replacement in the future, Advanced Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry in Glastonbury, CT, is always here to help when you need us.
"Dr. Li is a perfectionist. She did an awesome job."
As this dental crown patient explains, when you've struggled with dental imperfections, it can be easy to hide your smile. After some time dealing with the same problem, he decided to trust our prosthodontists to place nine custom crowns. Now, sharing his smile with the world is completely effortless.
Trust Your Case to a Specialist
Dr. Avinash S. Bidra is a board-certified prosthodontist, which is a dental specialist with advanced training in implants and restorations. He also has a sub-specialty in maxillofacial prosthetics. He completed his dental and specialty training in India, Florida, Connecticut, and Texas.
Dr. Bidra is one of the few board-certified prosthodontists in Connecticut and the only one in Glastonbury. He has extensive surgical experience with dental implants, having placed and restored thousands of implants. His expertise draws patients from other states and Puerto Rico.
Dr. Bidra is the recipient of numerous awards, including:
- Distinguished Clinician Award by the American College of Prosthodontists
- Connecticut Magazine Top Dentist
- Hartford Magazine Top Dentist
- Service Award as Chairman of the 50th Year Scientific Session of the American College of Prosthodontists
- United States Patent Award for Invention of a Device used in the popular All-on-4® Dental Implant Treatment
- Numerous academic/scholarly awards from prosthodontic scientific organizations and scientific journals
If you live in the Glastonbury, CT, area and want a spa-like experience that puts your needs and health first, contact our dental office.
Candidacy
A dental crown may be recommended if you:
Have Sufficient Remaining Tooth Structure
A crown is only able to cap teeth that have enough healthy structure remaining. When teeth are too structurally compromised to support a crown, extraction is the only option.Are Committed to Long-Term Care
These restorations can last for many years as long as patients take proper care of them. That means brushing and flossing every day and visiting the dentist every six months for regular checkups.
The Benefits of Dental Crowns
Modern dental crowns have many benefits over the restorations of the past. Once the crown is in place, the following benefits become apparent:
Modern porcelain dental crowns improve the strength of your bite. A crown can restore your ability to chew comfortably and properly.
Our restorations are made with high-quality porcelain that can withstand chewing forces. With proper care, they can last a decade or longer.
Unlike the metal restorations of the past, tooth-colored restorations look natural. Using digital imaging, lab technicians will match the crown to your teeth.
With a crown, damaged teeth will not be sensitive to pressure or temperatures any longer. Expect a beautifully restored smile that is also pain-free.
Whether used to repair a broken tooth or fill a gap, your crown will be designed to enhance your smile so you don't have to feel self-conscious about your teeth.
The Dental Crown Procedure A Treatment Timeline
For patients receiving traditional restorations, the procedure will take roughly two weeks. Here is a step-by-step look at the treatment process:
When the final restoration is ready, we check the fit one last time before bonding it in place.
How to Take Care of Your Dental Crown
After all the stress of breaking or losing a tooth, you likely want to ensure that your new porcelain dental crown stays in good shape for as long as possible. You can improve its durability by:
