How a crown is made now
The tooth is prepared, scanned in three dimensions and the file goes to the laboratory, where the crown is designed and milled. Impression putty disappears from the process, along with its distortions and the gagging it causes.
The temporary in between
Between the preparation and the final fit you wear a temporary crown that protects the tooth and keeps the appearance. How well it fits matters more than it sounds: a poorly adapted temporary irritates the gum and compromises the final result.
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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 at the Algeciras clinic
Intraoral scanning is done in the surgery and the crown is made with the group’s laboratory.
The temporary is fitted with the same care as the definitive crown.
- Intraoral scanning, no impression putty.
- Temporary crown adjusted to protect the gum.
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 Algeciras
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Before and after -
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 Algeciras
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Juan Reos García
Dentista asociado · Odontólogo general
Registration no. 11002363
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 Algeciras
- 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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