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An implant-supported crown is the part of your dental implant you actually see, so it needs to match your other teeth in shape and shade, fit your bite without strain, and stand up to years of daily use. We design custom crowns using digital impressions and high-grade zirconia or porcelain so the final result looks, feels, and functions like the natural tooth it replaces.
Crowns can be placed on natural teeth, dental implants, or as part of a bridge. Each option fits a different situation. Here's how they line up.
| Implant-Supported Crown | Natural Tooth Crown | Bridge Crown | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replaces | Missing tooth + root | Damaged tooth structure | Missing tooth (uses neighbors) |
| Affects Other Teeth | No impact on neighbors | Reshapes the existing tooth | Files down healthy neighbors |
| Preserves Jawbone | Yes, stimulates the bone | N/A, root still present | No, the bone under the gap keeps receding |
| Typical Lifespan | 10-15 years (post lasts longer) | 10-15 years | 7-10 years |
| Best For | A missing tooth | A cracked or weakened tooth | Missing tooth, can't do an implant |
Crowns for natural teeth are handled through our dental crowns service, and traditional bridgework through our dental bridges service.
Not every crown should be made of the same material. Where the tooth is in your mouth and how much force it absorbs both matter. Dr. Collins helps you choose the right one.
Zirconia is one of the strongest crown materials available. It resists chipping and cracking, holds up to years of grinding, and looks natural enough for visible teeth.
Porcelain mimics the translucency of natural enamel better than any other material. The shade match is exceptional, and most people can't tell the crown from a natural tooth.
A metal core is covered with porcelain on the outside. Strong and natural-looking, though sometimes a thin metal line shows at the gum line over time.
A zirconia core with porcelain layered over the front surface. You get the strength of zirconia underneath with a more lifelike surface on the side people actually see. Dr. Collins covers whether it fits your case at your implant consultation.
Once your implant post has fully healed, the crown placement itself is a fast, comfortable process spread across just a couple of visits.
Once your implant has fully fused with the jawbone, we attach the abutment, the small connector that holds your crown.
A 3D intraoral scanner captures the exact shape of your bite and surrounding teeth. No goopy putty trays.
Your crown is designed and fabricated to match your tooth's exact shape, shade, and bite contact points.
Dr. Collins checks the fit, color, and bite alignment before securing the crown to your implant.
Your new tooth is fully functional the same day. Brush and floss it like a natural tooth from day one.
Implant crowns are a long-term restoration, but no crown lasts forever. Here are the most common situations that bring our patients in for a new or replacement crown.
You just had your single tooth implant placed and the bone has healed. Now it's time for the final crown that completes the restoration.
Your existing implant crown is 10-plus years old, showing wear, or has chipped. The implant post is fine, just the crown needs to be replaced.
Your old crown doesn't match your smile anymore, especially after teeth whitening or other cosmetic dentistry work.
Your existing crown feels off, hits wrong when you chew, or causes discomfort. A redesigned crown can fix the bite.
A crown that's come loose may just need to be re-cemented, or it may need a fresh start. We diagnose and recommend the right fix.
Your original crown doesn't hold up to your bite, or you want to upgrade to a stronger material for a back tooth.
Two Rivers Dental Group designs implant crowns for patients from Springfield and the surrounding Lane County communities. Crowns are the finishing step in our dental implants care. Our office at 1717 Centennial Blvd, Suite #3 is open Tuesday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call 541-287-7874 to schedule a consultation.
Most implant-supported crowns last 10 to 15 years with normal wear, and the implant post underneath typically lasts much longer. When the crown eventually shows wear, it can be replaced without touching the implant itself.
Yes, in most cases. If the implant post is healthy and fused with the bone, we simply design and attach a new crown. This is one of the biggest long-term advantages of implants: the foundation stays, and only the visible part gets refreshed.
It depends on where the tooth sits and how much force it absorbs. Zirconia is usually the pick for back teeth that take heavy chewing, while porcelain wins for front teeth where matching natural enamel matters most. Dr. Collins walks through the options for your specific tooth.
No. By the time you're ready for the crown, the surgical phase is behind you. Crown visits at our Springfield office involve attaching the abutment, taking a digital scan, and fitting the final crown. Most patients describe it as one of the easiest parts of the whole process.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Collins at our Springfield office. We'll match your smile and your bite.
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