When a tooth needs a crown
When it has lost too much structure to be held up by a filling: large fractures, extensive decay or root-treated teeth that have been left weakened. The crown wraps around the whole tooth and spreads the force of the bite over it.
Where a crown really fails
At the margin, almost always. A tiny step between crown and tooth collects plaque, inflames the gum and ends up causing decay underneath. That is why intraoral scanning was a real improvement over the paste impression, which warps.
Before recommending a crown we assess whether a partial adhesive restoration solves the case while keeping more of your own tooth.
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Metal-free
Zirconia or porcelain: biocompatible and without the dark gum line of old crowns.
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Natural look
The colour and shape are custom designed; a standard mould is not used.
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Restores function
You can bite and chew normally again.
At this clinic
Crowns in Palma
Intraoral scanning in the clinic itself and manufacturing coordinated with the group’s laboratory.
The bite is checked before cementing and reviewed again after a few days of real use.
- Digital scan, no impression paste.
- Fit checked after days of use.
From start to finish: how a crown is made
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Assessment and design
X-ray and assessment of the tooth, and digital design of the colour and shape.
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Shaping and scanning
The tooth is prepared as little as possible and scanned digitally, with no paste mould.
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Fabrication and cementing
The crown is made in our digital laboratory; then it is cemented and, at the same visit, the bite is adjusted.
Real results
Cases treated in Palma de Mallorca
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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 Palma de Mallorca
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Paula Herranz
General y Prótesis
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 Palma de Mallorca
- 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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