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Porcelain
Natural look, excellent for visible teeth. Our standard for front teeth.
Restorative
Dental crowns in Century City.
Full-coverage restorations for damaged, broken, or weakened teeth. We offer both same-day CEREC crowns (one visit, no temporary) and traditional lab-crafted crowns (two visits, master ceramist).
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What to expect
Every appointment in our Century City office is led by Dr. Esfahani — no handoffs, no rushed visits, no surprise treatment recommendations.
Overview
What a crown does.
A crown is a full-coverage cap that protects and restores a tooth that's been damaged, decayed, or weakened.
You may need a crown if you have large fillings replacing too much natural tooth, a cracked or fractured tooth, root canal that's left the tooth brittle, severe decay, or cosmetic damage that's beyond bonding's range.
What's included
Every detail, planned together.
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Zirconia
Extremely strong, slightly less translucent. Excellent for back teeth.
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Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal
Strong + aesthetic but can show metal line at gum over time. Used selectively.
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Same-Day CEREC
Designed, milled, and placed in one visit. Excellent for back teeth.
Our approach
Choosing your crown type.
Same-day CEREC crowns and traditional lab-crafted crowns each have their place. Same-day crowns are completed in one visit with no temporary required — ideal for back teeth and busy patients.
Traditional lab crowns take two visits over two weeks and allow for maximum customization by a master ceramist — ideal for front teeth and cosmetic cases. We'll discuss which option is right for your specific tooth and situation.
How it works
The process, step by step.
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Exam
X-ray + photos. We confirm the crown is the right answer.
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Prep
Local anesthetic, then the damaged tooth is shaped for the crown.
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Impression / Scan
Digital scan or precision impression. No goopy molds for most cases.
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Placement
Same-day (CEREC) or two-week wait for the master-ceramist lab crown.
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Bite Check
We fine-tune fit and bite so the crown feels like it's always been there.
Common questions
Frequently asked.
A well-cared-for crown typically lasts 10 to 15 years or more. Good brushing, flossing, and regular checkups help your crown last as long as possible.
Yes. We use tooth-colored porcelain or ceramic crowns matched to the shade of your surrounding teeth, so the crown blends in seamlessly and looks completely natural.
The procedure is comfortable because the tooth is numbed beforehand, so you should not feel pain. Some mild sensitivity afterward is normal and usually fades within a few days.
The crown itself cannot decay, but the natural tooth underneath still can at the gumline. Daily brushing, flossing, and routine exams keep the tooth beneath your crown healthy.
Save the crown, avoid chewing on that side, and call us as soon as possible. In many cases a crown can be re-cemented or replaced quickly, so contact our Century City office and we will get you seen.
Ready when you are
Book your dental crowns consultation.
Free, no-pressure conversation with Dr. Esfahani. We'll listen, examine, and tell you honestly what we'd recommend — and what we wouldn't.
Book appointment (310) 553-2233
Or send us your insurance card — we'll verify benefits before your visit.