Porcelain crowns are stationary tooth replacements that cover the entire observable tooth. All porcelain crowns are bonded to the underlining tooth, which seals and strengthens the tooth. They are generally indistinguishable from natural teeth, especially when accomplished by a highly-skilled dentist like Dr. Andrews. They are durable and they reflect light in a very similar way to natural teeth. 

Porcelain is also fused to metal crowns and bridges in procedures generally limited to teeth in the back of the mouth.  These long-lasting restorations are designed so that the metal is not visible at the gum line, eliminating any “black lines” by covering the entire observable portion of the teeth.  These crowns and bridges are extremely strong and have a very low fracture rate. Dr. Andrews and his ceramist routinely achieve beautiful, natural-looking teeth restorations during these procedures.