By John E. Russo, DMD | November 27, 2025
Despite their strength and durability, teeth aren’t indestructible. The effects of age, wear and tear, injury, and decay can leave teeth weak, fragile, or damaged. Your Orlando, Florida, dentist can protect vulnerable teeth and restore their strength and usefulness using dental crowns. John E. Russo, D.M.D. Family and Cosmetic Dentistry provides high-quality crowns tailored to meet the unique dental needs of your front and back teeth. Crowning compromised teeth can preserve the integrity of your smile for years.
Why do I need a dental crown?
A dental crown fits over the remaining tooth structure, restoring your tooth’s shape, strength, and appearance. Unlike dental veneers, dental crowns cover the entire visible portion of your tooth. This design gives dental crowns an edge, and the dentist can recommend them for several reasons.
Some include:
- To complete the dental implant treatment
- To anchor a traditional bridge to the nearby teeth
- To fortify your tooth after a root canal
- To cosmetically improve a misshapen, discolored, or damaged tooth
- To protect a severely weakened tooth after damage, decay, or repeated dental work
What are the different types of crowns?
Your smile is one of your greatest assets, and Dr. John Russo and our team are committed to maintaining its health and beauty. Teeth that are decayed or damaged compromise your smile’s appearance and functionality. That’s where dental crowns come in. These custom-made caps fit perfectly over compromised teeth to support their weak or damaged structure. Crowning vulnerable teeth makes them whole, healthy, and functional again.
Dr. Russo and the team offer numerous types of crowns to suit all needs. Here are some of our most popular crown choices:
- Porcelain crowns: Porcelain crowns closely resemble natural teeth in color and translucency, making them a popular choice for teeth in the smile zone. A chipped or cracked front tooth can be beautifully restored with an all-porcelain crown that blends seamlessly with your smile. Porcelain is a biocompatible material that works well with your body and won’t trigger allergic reactions. Its stain-resistant properties will keep your crown looking beautiful and bright for years.
- Zirconia crowns: Zirconia crowns are a newer addition to dentistry, offering strength and aesthetic appeal. They’re composed of zirconium oxide, a white-colored ceramic material. They’re highly resistant to chipping and wear and tear, work just as well for front or back teeth, and can last 10 to 15 years.
Our dental crowns are created with ultimate precision to restore your tooth to near perfection. We use the advanced iTero system to take detailed, highly precise scans of your tooth. Each crown is handcrafted to the exact specifications of your tooth. The result is a crown that looks and feels like your original tooth, allowing you to speak, chew, and smile confidently.
Are you ready for quality dental crowns?
Do you have a damaged or weakened tooth? Dental crowns at John E. Russo, D.M.D. Family and Cosmetic Dentistry can restore your smile to its pre-damage state. Call (407) 470-1224 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Russo to get started with your dental crown treatment.
