Dental Crown Repair & Replacement
Your crown should look and feel like a tooth again.
We recement, repair or replace old crowns that are loose, chipped, leaking or no longer match your smile.
What is dental crown repair & replacement?
Crowns can loosen, chip, wear or develop decay at the edges over time. Sometimes a crown can be recemented or polished; other times a new crown is the safest option. Its main limitation: if the tooth underneath is badly damaged, it may need a root canal, build-up or even replacement.
Who is a candidate?
Often a good fit
- Loose or fallen-out crown
- Chipped porcelain
- Dark line at the gum
- Old crowns that don't match
Needs extra care or planning
- Decay under the crown
- Cracked tooth underneath
When an exam is needed: An exam and X-ray check the tooth under the crown.
Problems it can address
Limitations: Small porcelain chips can be smoothed, but larger ones usually need a new crown.
Benefits and disadvantages
Benefits
- Restores comfort and looks
- Prevents hidden decay
- Modern materials look natural
- Digital scans, no goopy impressions
Disadvantages
- Replacement means two visits or more
- Tooth underneath may need extra work
The treatment process
- 1
Exam
We check the crown and tooth beneath.
- 2
Decide
Recement, repair or replace.
- 3
Prepare
Remove old crown and treat any decay.
- 4
Scan
Digital impression for a precise fit.
- 5
Place
New crown bonded and bite adjusted.
Timeline: Recementing: one visit. Replacement: usually two visits.
Recovery and aftercare
What to expect
Discomfort: Mild gum tenderness.
Downtime: None.
Aftercare
- Avoid sticky foods on temporaries
- Floss gently
Call us right away if you notice
- Loose temporary
- Pain when biting
- Swelling
Longevity and outcomes
New crowns often last 10–15+ years.
What affects your result
- Grinding
- Hygiene
- Material
Possible complications
- Recurrent decay
- Fracture
Cost and payment options
Recementing costs much less than replacement. You'll get a written, itemized quote before treatment begins, and we'll check your insurance benefits for you.
What affects the price
- Repair vs. replacement
- Material
- Additional treatment
Insurance & financing
We accept most PPO plans and offer financing through CareCredit, Sunbit and others.
Comparison with alternatives
Onlay
If enough tooth remains.
Implant
If the tooth can't be saved.
Clinical case examples
Real, patient-authorized cases for this treatment are being added soon, with diagnosis, reasoning and results.
View our Before & After Gallery →Why choose Neo Dental?
Patient reviews
Read what our patients say, in their own words, on independent review sites.
Frequently asked questions
My crown fell off, what do I do?+
Keep it safe and call us; we can often recement it.
Can a chipped crown be fixed?+
Small chips, yes; larger ones usually need a new crown.
How long do crowns last?+
Often 10–15 years or more.
Why is there a dark line?+
Often older metal-based crowns; new ones can fix this.
Will it hurt?+
We numb the area; most patients feel little.
Does insurance help?+
Often, every few years.
Your care team & booking
Dr. Sol Shahri
General and cosmetic dentist leading every treatment plan at Neo Dental. This page was medically reviewed by Dr. Sol Shahri.
Meet the team →Related treatments
Not sure if you need dental crown repair & replacement?
Book an exam and we'll explain every option, including the most conservative one.
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