Dental Crowns in Sunnyvale, CA

Restore Strength and Beauty to Damaged Teeth

When a tooth is weakened, worn, or structurally compromised, a dental crown can restore both its appearance and function. At Harmony Smile Dental in Sunnyvale, we offer custom-crafted crowns that are designed to protect your tooth while blending seamlessly with your natural smile.

Whether you've experienced a dental injury, need to restore a large cavity, or want to improve the shape and color of a tooth, Dr. Ryan Zhao provides conservative, high-quality crown restorations tailored to your oral health needs.

What Is a Dental Crown?

A dental crown is a full-coverage restoration that fits over a tooth like a protective cap. It restores the tooth’s shape, size, strength, and appearance. Crowns are often recommended when a tooth can no longer be repaired with a traditional filling or inlay/onlay.

Common reasons for needing a dental crown include:

• Extensive tooth decay or damage
• A cracked or fractured tooth
• Following root canal therapy
• Replacing old, worn-down restorations
• Protecting a tooth weakened by grinding or clenching
• Cosmetic enhancement for misshapen or discolored teeth

Our crowns are made using durable, natural-looking materials and are digitally planned for optimal precision and comfort.

Our Crown Placement Process

At Harmony Smile Dental, we combine advanced imaging with personalized care to ensure each crown fits comfortably and looks natural.

1. Comprehensive Exam

We’ll start by evaluating the affected tooth and surrounding structures. In some cases, you may need a 3D CT scan or digital X-rays to assess the underlying bone and root health.

2. Tooth Preparation

Dr. Zhao gently reshapes the tooth to create room for the crown. A digital scan is then taken using our iTero intraoral scanner—eliminating the need for traditional impressions.

3. Custom Fabrication

Your crown is designed to match the shape, size, and color of your existing teeth. While your permanent crown is being made, we place a temporary crown to protect your tooth.

4. Final Placement

At your follow-up visit, the final crown is bonded in place and adjusted for proper bite alignment. Once seated, your crown will feel just like a natural tooth.

Benefits of Dental Crowns

Dental crowns offer a long list of advantages for both function and appearance:

• Protection for structurally compromised or root-treated teeth
• Long-term durability with proper care
• Aesthetic improvement in tooth shape, size, or color
• Restoration of chewing strength and bite balance
• Support for dental bridges or single-tooth implants

Crowns may also be part of a larger cosmetic or restorative plan, alongside treatments like veneers, Invisalign, or teeth whitening.

Types of Crowns We Offer

We typically recommend porcelain or ceramic crowns for their durability and natural appearance. In some cases, we may use zirconia or porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns for added strength—particularly for back teeth subject to heavier chewing forces.

Your needs and goals will guide the material we recommend.

Who Is a Good Candidate for a Crown?

You may benefit from a dental crown if you:

• Have a large cavity that can’t be filled
• Need to replace a broken or severely worn tooth
• Recently completed endodontic treatment
• Grind your teeth and need reinforcement alongside bruxism treatment
• Want to improve the appearance of a severely stained or misshapen tooth

We may also recommend a crown as part of a multi-tooth solution, such as a dental bridge.