Dental Crowns
Decayed, damaged, or weakened teeth often require strength and reinforcement for optimal oral health.
Dental crowns are custom-crafted restorations designed to fit over the entire tooth structure, protecting it for many years to come.
Dentist Timothy M. Kelly places dental crowns at our Albuquerque, NM, practice.
What makes our crowns the best choice for patients?
The Unbeatable Benefits of Crowns
Immediate Results
Have an urgent dental issue? We offer custom dental crowns to treat damaged or decayed teeth as quickly as possible. With dental crowns, you can enjoy instant relief and peace of mind knowing your tooth is protected.
Fully Customizable
We strive to make each dental restoration indistinguishable from your natural teeth. Our dentist uses high-quality porcelain that is strong, stain-resistant, and tooth-colored. Additionally, Dr. Kelly customizes every dental crown to match the shape, size, and shine of your surrounding teeth.
Reduced Risk of Future Problems
Whether you just had a root canal or are dealing with a fractured tooth, a dental crown dramatically reduces the risk of decay and other issues with that same tooth in the future.
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Celia Klaus
2021
All the staff and Dr. Kelly are professional, friendly and very skilled. They always take great care of me and explain what treatments they will perform to care for my teeth. I highly recommend Dr. Kelly and his incredible staff.
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2020
Melissa is an excellent hygienist! Thorough, caring, kind and very knowledgeable Dr Kelly is always friendly and interested in my health ,caring & an excellent dentist Doreen at the front desk is super helpful and friendly! Always happy when I am there! And refer to them when asked !!
View on GoogleDental Crowns: A Durable and Reliable Fix
If you have a broken or otherwise compromised tooth, you’ll likely be exploring a dental crown as one of your treatment options. As Dr. Timothy M. Kelly describes, we can gently shape the existing tooth to make an ideal fit for your new restoration. The result will look natural, feel natural, and last you for decades to come.
When Are Dental Crowns Recommended?
There are several instances in which your dentist may recommend a crown. You may need this type of restoration if you have:
A crown can completely cover weak or broken segments of a cracked or fractured tooth. This can protect the tooth from further damage.
While smaller cavities can be treated with dental fillings, more severe decay requires a larger restoration like a dental crown.
Surface stains can be addressed with teeth whitening. However, deep dental discoloration may require a crown for best results.
Crowns can provide extra reinforcement for teeth that have large fillings or teeth that have been repaired with root canal therapy.
Those who want to replace missing teeth with dental implants will need to have their implants restored with dental crowns for full function.
A Closer Look at How Dental Crowns are Used in Restorative Dentistry
Let's take a deeper dive into how your Albuquerque dentist can implement crowns to address a variety of dental health needs:
Tooth Protection & Enhancement
Crafted from strong dental porcelain, our permanent crowns can seamlessly fit over a damaged tooth to provide lasting protection against further harm. Your dentist will carefully remove small amounts of dental tissue from the tooth to accommodate the permanent crown. When the crown is ready, your dentist will secure it in place with dental cement. We are able to place permanent crowns for most patients within a few days of their visit. If your permanent crown requires additional time to produce, your dentist will provide a comfortable temporary crown to protect your natural tooth while the permanent restoration is developed.
Patients who want to improve the appearance of an otherwise healthy natural tooth or teeth may also choose permanent porcelain crowns to mask minor flaws and achieve a more even smile.
Support for Traditional Dental Bridges
A traditional dental bridge can give you the ability to chew, speak, and smile with comfort and confidence again. These restorations are supported by neighboring teeth that have been topped with dental crowns. As with individual crown placement, your dentist will shape the supporting teeth to ensure a precise fit and proper support for the bridge. The crowns—and the bridge they support—will look completely natural within your smile.
Complete Tooth Replacement with Dental Implants
Crowns can be combined with dental implants to replace a single lost tooth, from the root to chewing surface. An implant serves as a replacement for a natural tooth root. Over a period of three to six months, the implant fuses with the bone tissue in a process called osseointegration. Your custom crown will be secured to the implant once osseointegration is complete, giving you the function, stability, and appearance of a natural tooth.
Because implants require sufficient jawbone density to place, your dentist will assess the health of your jawbone before treatment to determine whether an implant-supported crown or another form of restorative dentistry is best for you.
Schedule a Dental Consultation Today
Did you know that a dental crown can protect your tooth and help you maintain a healthy smile for years to come? Our office regularly helps patients restore strength and function to badly damaged or weakened teeth with dental crowns. Whether you have a fractured tooth, underwent a root canal, or are interested in dental implants, crowns may be the right solution.
To find out if a crown is right for you, request a consultation or call our Albuquerque practice at:
(505) 256-1770
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Celia Klaus
2021
All the staff and Dr. Kelly are professional, friendly and very skilled. They always take great care of me and explain what treatments they will perform to care for my teeth. I highly recommend Dr. Kelly and his incredible staff.
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2020
Melissa is an excellent hygienist! Thorough, caring, kind and very knowledgeable Dr Kelly is always friendly and interested in my health ,caring & an excellent dentist Doreen at the front desk is super helpful and friendly! Always happy when I am there! And refer to them when asked !!
View on GoogleHow Does the Process Work?
Dental Crown Procedure
Here are the general steps you can expect during dental crown treatment at our Albuquerque practice:
Initial Consultation
“Dr. Kelly really made my mouth feel healthier.”
When Daniel visited Dr. Kelly in Albuquerque, our dentist suggested replacing some old crowns with new restorations that blended more naturally with his smile. He says the work Dr. Kelly performed made his mouth feel healthier and that our team always made him feel comfortable and welcome. We’re grateful when patients like Daniel say they would recommend our practice to others.
Over 30 Years of Experience Restoring Smiles in the Albuquerque, NM, Area
As a seasoned practitioner of restorative dentistry, Dr. Kelly is able to effectively improve the appearance and function of smiles across Albuquerque. Whether you are looking to protect a damaged tooth with a permanent crown, restore your bite with a traditional dental bridge, or fill gaps in your smile with implant-supported porcelain crowns, Dr. Kelly can provide a solution that is durable and comfortable, with the same look and feel as a natural tooth or set of teeth.
If you are interested in how porcelain dental crowns from Dr. Kelly can transform your smile, contact our Albuquerque, NM, office online or call us at:
(505) 256-1770
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Holly Peterson
2020
always so personable and helpful!
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Richard Granfield
2020
Well deserving of recognition as the best dental clinic in Albuquerque. You'll find Doctor Kelly and his entire staff to be extremely engaging. The good Dr. spends some of his spare time in crafting beautiful pens. If you appreciate precision made writing instruments, check them out.
