Dental Crowns in Grants Pass, OR

The longevity of a dental crown depends on the material it’s made from, where it’s located in the mouth and the lifestyle of the patient. Our most durable materials are made from metal or zirconia.

However, this isn’t always the best choice for our patients’ goals. When the crown is being placed in the front of the mouth, a tooth-colored porcelain crown is usually preferred or porcelain-fused-to-metal.

Crowns placed in the back of the mouth such as over the molars will need to be made of much more durable materials like metal or zirconia because these teeth are used for chewing and grinding.

Placing porcelain crowns in these teeth increases the risk of breakage or a shortened lifespan of the crown. Finally, it matters what the patient’s oral hygiene and lifestyle are like. Crowns can become stained and damaged over time from consuming a lot of staining foods and drinks, smoking, chewing hard foods, teeth grinding, and using teeth to open packages.

Many insurance policies cover restorative dental crowns if they are medically necessary. This can range from 15-50% coverage. However, they may only cover certain types of dental crowns, such as metal or zirconia crowns.

They may consider porcelain to be a cosmetic treatment. Contact your insurance company to find out if they cover dental crowns and if there are any limitations.