Porcelain Crowns
As you age, your teeth age too. Decay, fillings, trauma or even just normal chewing habits can make your teeth break down over time.
Willow Dental Group, Fresno · Last reviewed July 2026
As you age, your teeth age too. Decay, fillings, trauma or even just normal chewing habits can make your teeth break down over time. A porcelain dental crown or a cap is a cover that is placed over a tooth to protect a weakened tooth from further fracturing or deteriorating. A Porcelain crown could also be used to replace a discolored or badly shaped tooth or protect a tooth that has had a root canal. Lastly, a new porcelain crown is necessary to simply replace an old worn down or defective crown. All porcelain crowns are generally considered the most aesthetic choice since they closely resemble the color and appearance of your teeth. Porcelain continues to improve and in fact, there are newly developed porcelain materials, such as zirconium and empress 2 that can better withstand the forces of chewing.
The Dental Crown Treatment
It normally takes two visits for your dentist to complete your crown. On your first visit, your dentist will shape and prepare the tooth so the crown can properly fit over it. Next, an impression of the tooth is taken and a temporary crown is inserted to protect the prepared tooth. This impression is then sent to a dental laboratory where a custom-fit permanent crown is made.
On your second visit the permanent crown is placed. If the fit, shape and color of the crown are satisfactory your dentist will proceed with permanently cementing it into place.
Porcelain Crown Post Treatment Expectations
After the successful completion of the crown it is not uncommon to feel some discomfort, mild pain when you chew, or sensitivity to temperature changes for a few days. Also, if your newly cemented porcelain crown feels too tall or your bite doesn’t feel right, you should contact your dentist.
Cleaning Your Crown
Please keep in mind that the longevity of your crown depends in large part on the materials in the crown, as well as your oral hygiene, diet and the health of the supporting tooth and gums. It is important to maintain all of your teeth with proper brushing and flossing.
Why choose Porcelain Crowns at Willow Dental Group
Restore & protect
Caps a weak, damaged or discolored tooth.
Beautifully natural
Porcelain mimics the look of real enamel.
Strong & durable
Built to withstand everyday chewing.
Custom-matched
Shaded to blend with your surrounding teeth.
Porcelain Crowns FAQs
What is a porcelain crown?
A porcelain crown is a tooth-colored cap that covers a damaged, weak or discolored tooth to restore its shape, strength and appearance. It looks and functions like a natural tooth.
How long do porcelain crowns last?
With good oral hygiene and regular checkups, porcelain crowns commonly last 10 to 15 years or more. Avoiding hard foods and treating grinding helps extend their life.
Do porcelain crowns look natural?
Yes. Porcelain closely mimics the translucency and color of natural enamel, so a well-made crown blends seamlessly with your surrounding teeth.
Does getting a crown hurt?
The tooth is numbed with local anesthetic during the procedure, so you should feel little to no discomfort. Mild sensitivity afterward is normal and typically short-lived.
Porcelain Crowns in Fresno, CA
Willow Dental Group provides porcelain crowns for patients across Fresno, Clovis and the Central Valley. Schedule your visit at our Fresno dental office — new patients are always welcome.