Restorative Services

Dental Crowns and Bridges in Lansing, MI

Dental Crowns: Restore and Protect Your Smile

If you have a damaged or missing tooth, Derksen Dentistry offers high-quality dental crowns in Lansing MI to restore your smile’s function and appearance. Whether you’re dealing with decay, cracks, or a recent root canal, a dental crown (also known as a tooth cap) can strengthen and protect your natural tooth structure while blending seamlessly with your smile.

We also provide custom dental bridges to fill the gap left by a missing tooth, restoring both aesthetics and bite alignment. Using the latest technology, including CEREC same-day crown fabrication, our team ensures every restoration is crafted for long-term durability, comfort, and appearance.

What Is a Dental Crown?

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap placed over a damaged or weakened tooth. Crowns are used when a tooth is too compromised for a filling or needs added protection following a root canal or fracture. At Derksen Dentistry, we offer several types of crowns, including porcelain crowns, ceramic dental crowns, and same-day crowns using CEREC technology.

Common reasons you might need a crown include:

  • Repairing a crown for broken tooth
  • Covering a tooth with a large filling
  • Restoring a cracked, chipped, or worn-down tooth
  • Protecting a tooth after root canal therapy
  • Completing a dental implant crown
  • Supporting a dental bridge

Improving the color or shape of a misshapen or discolored tooth

Our Dental Crown Procedure

Your dental crown procedure begins with a full examination and digital imaging to assess the condition of the affected tooth. If you’re a candidate for a crown, we’ll prepare the tooth by gently reshaping it and taking precise images using our CEREC system.

Thanks to our advanced CEREC technology, we can often offer same-day crowns, which eliminates the need for multiple visits or temporary restorations. The crown is custom-milled on-site from high-quality ceramic material that mimics the color and translucency of natural teeth.

If a same-day solution isn’t appropriate for your case, we may use a temporary dental crown while your permanent one is fabricated in a dental lab.

Once the final crown is ready, it’s carefully bonded into place and checked for bite comfort and fit. With proper care, your new crown restoration can last 8–10 years or longer.

Porcelain and Ceramic Crowns

For patients seeking natural-looking results, we recommend porcelain crowns or ceramic dental crowns. These materials are highly durable and offer a lifelike appearance that’s ideal for visible teeth. They’re also biocompatible, making them a great choice for patients with metal sensitivities.For patients seeking natural-looking results, we recommend porcelain crowns or ceramic dental crowns. These materials are highly durable and offer a lifelike appearance that’s ideal for visible teeth. They’re also biocompatible, making them a great choice for patients with metal sensitivities.

Dental Bridges for Missing Teeth

A dental bridge is a non-removable solution for one or more missing teeth. It consists of a false tooth (or teeth) anchored by crowns placed on the adjacent natural teeth. Dental bridges not only improve the look of your smile, but they also restore your ability to chew and speak properly while preventing neighboring teeth from shifting.

Dr. Derksen will work closely with you to determine whether a traditional bridge or implant-supported bridge is the right solution for your needs.

Caring for Your Crown or Bridge

Maintaining good oral hygiene is key to protecting your crown or bridge. We recommend:

  • Brushing twice daily and flossing carefully around the restoration
  • Using fluoride toothpaste
  • Avoiding sticky or extremely hard foods
  • Visiting us for regular checkups and cleanings

With proper care, your crown or bridge will continue to function well