Dental Crowns in NYC
When a tooth is too damaged for a filling but doesn’t need to be removed, a crown is often the solution that saves it. Dr. Alex Gause places ceramic crowns for a result that’s both durable and visually natural. Schedule a crown consultation at Gause Dentistry to learn whether a custom ceramic restoration can protect your tooth and restore confidence in your bite.
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a custom-made cap that covers a tooth entirely, restoring its shape, strength, and function. Crowns are typically recommended for teeth that are significantly decayed, cracked, worn down, or weakened. They can be used following a root canal as well.
At Gause Dentistry, all crowns are made from ceramic materials—either e.max or zirconia—rather than the metal or porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns still used in many practices. This is a deliberate choice: ceramic crowns offer a translucency that closely mimics natural tooth enamel, without the dark shadowing that can appear at the gumline over time with metal-based crowns, and without the risk of metal sensitivity.
The process begins with a digital scan of your tooth rather than a traditional impression, which is used to design the crown precisely to fit your bite and match the shape and shade of your surrounding teeth. Depending on the case, crowns are used to:
Dr. Gause’s cosmetic credentials go well beyond general practice. He’s a graduate of the Kois Center, one of the most respected continuing education institutes in restorative and cosmetic dentistry, and serves as a Dentsply Sirona Key Opinion Leader for SureSmile—meaning he’s recognized at a national level for his expertise with these exact technologies.
Benefits of Dental Crowns
Saves a tooth that would otherwise need extraction
A crown allows a significantly damaged tooth to remain in your mouth and continue functioning, rather than being removed and replaced.
A natural, metal-free appearance
Because crowns at our office are made exclusively from e.max or zirconia, they reflect light similarly to natural enamel and don’t carry the visible dark line at the gumline that can develop with older metal-based crowns over time.
Built for strength and longevity
Both e.max and zirconia are chosen specifically for their combination of durability and aesthetics—strong enough to handle the forces of daily biting and chewing, while still delivering a translucent, natural look.
Precision fit through digital scanning
A digital scan replaces the uncomfortable impression trays of the past and produces a highly accurate model for crown fabrication, which supports a better fit and less need for in-office adjustment.
Protects surrounding teeth and your bite
A properly fitted crown restores a tooth’s original shape and height, helping maintain the proper alignment and function of your bite, rather than allowing a damaged tooth to shift or wear unevenly against its neighbors.
Versatility across treatment types
Whether you’re restoring a tooth after a root canal, completing an implant, or addressing a cosmetic concern, Dr. Gause approaches dental crowns with the same material standard and digital precision, regardless of the reason for treatment.
Is a Crown Right for Your Tooth?
Not every damaged tooth needs a crown—in some cases, a filling is sufficient, and in others, the damage may be too extensive for even a crown to save the tooth. A thorough exam, often supported by digital X-rays, will determine the most appropriate treatment for your specific situation.
About the Doctor
Specializing in dental implants and clear aligner treatment, Dr. Gause is a distinguished graduate of the Kois Center in Seattle, where he received advanced training in comprehensive oral rehabilitation. He is also a Key Opinion Leader for Dentsply Sirona SureSmile aligners and is a sought-after national lecturer on dental implantology and digital implant workflows.
Restore Your Tooth with a Custom Dental Crown
Crowns can support your tooth to give your smile strength and improved appearance. Learn about our custom tooth-colored crowns by scheduling a consultation at our office or scheduling a virtual consultation with Dr. Alex Gause.