Crown or restoration
Not every badly broken-down tooth needs a crown. With current adhesive techniques, many teeth are restored with inlays that cover only what has been lost and keep considerably more sound structure than a full crown.
When a crown is unavoidable
When the loss of structure compromises the strength of the whole tooth, or when a root-treated tooth has been left so weakened that any partial restoration would end up fracturing.
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Metal-free
Zirconia or porcelain: biocompatible, without the dark gumline of old crowns.
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Natural look
Colour and shape designed to fit you, not a standard mould.
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Restores function
Gives the tooth back its normal biting and chewing capacity.
At this clinic
Crowns on conservative criteria
We first look at whether an inlay solves the case while keeping more of your own tooth.
The long follow-up of our patients shows that the margin is what fails first.
- Inlay considered before a full crown.
- Margins checked at every review.
How a crown is made, step by step
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Assessment and design
X-ray, tooth assessment and digital design of colour and shape.
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Preparation and scanning
The tooth is prepared as little as needed and scanned digitally, no putty impression required.
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Fabrication and cementation
The crown is made in our digital lab and cemented, adjusting the bite at the same appointment.
Real results
Cases treated in Málaga
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Before and after
Real cases from patients at this clinic, published with their consent. Results depend on each case and cannot be generalised.
Who carries it out
The team performing dental crowns in Málaga
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Dra. Rosa Gómez Laguna
Directora de estética y periodoncia
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Amaia Iraizoz
Dentista asociada · Odontóloga general
Common questions
Frequently asked questions about this treatment
01 Crown or veneer?
A veneer covers only the visible face and keeps more of the healthy tooth: it's the option when the problem is cosmetic and the tooth is healthy. A crown covers the whole tooth and is used when there is significant damage, a previous root canal or a fracture.
02 What are crowns made of?
We work metal-free: monolithic zirconia or porcelain, depending on the case. Both are biocompatible and natural-looking.
03 How long does a dental crown last?
With proper hygiene and periodic check-ups, many years. Wear from uncontrolled bruxism is the most common reason its lifespan shortens.
04 Does preparing the tooth hurt?
It's done under local anaesthetic. Recovery is usually mild, with some sensitivity in the first few days.
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First assessment
Request your dental crowns assessment in Málaga
- We call you to understand your case before proposing anything.
- Diagnosis with digital planning and a fixed written quote.
- No obligation: if you do not need treatment, we will tell you.
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