Cracked or fractured tooth
A custom crown can stabilize a cracked tooth and help prevent further damage while restoring comfortable chewing.
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Restorative dentistry in Brookline
Whether you need a same-day CEREC crown or a traditional porcelain restoration, our prosthodontist-led team designs care around your comfort, your tooth, and the smile you want to keep.
About dental crowns
Crowns are durable, custom-made caps placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. Most commonly made from porcelain or other high-quality materials, crowns cover the entire visible portion of a tooth above the gum line.
Unlike veneers, which only cover the front of the tooth, crowns encase the entire tooth and offer more structural support. That makes them a trusted option after root canal treatment, for cracked or heavily restored teeth, and when you want a restoration that blends naturally with your smile.
At Brookline Dental Center, we take time to explain your options clearly—including same-day CEREC crowns made in our office and traditional lab-crafted crowns—so you can choose the approach that fits your needs and schedule.

When to seek care
A crown can protect a tooth that is too damaged for a filling alone, or refine the look of a tooth that no longer matches the rest of your smile. Common reasons patients come to us include:
A custom crown can stabilize a cracked tooth and help prevent further damage while restoring comfortable chewing.
Learn moreFollowing endodontic treatment, a crown often protects the remaining tooth structure and restores long-term function.
Learn moreWhen a filling can no longer support the tooth, a crown reinforces what remains and helps prevent breakage.
Crowns rebuild shape and strength when decay or years of wear leave too little healthy tooth structure.
Crowns can improve the appearance of discolored or misshapen teeth when a more complete restoration is needed.
Learn moreCrowns cover dental implants and help support bridges, restoring missing teeth with a secure, natural look.
Learn moreYour crown options
We offer both digital same-day crowns and traditional laboratory restorations. Your dentist will help you choose based on your tooth, your timeline, and the result you want.

In about one hour
A digital image is taken of your tooth, the crown is designed with CAD software, and a permanent ceramic or resin crown is milled in our office—often seated the same visit, with no temporary crown and no wait for an off-site lab.
Custom porcelain restoration
Your tooth is carefully reshaped, an impression is taken, and a custom crown is crafted at a dental laboratory. A temporary crown protects the tooth until your permanent restoration is bonded into place.
What to expect
From your first evaluation through bonding and aftercare, we keep you informed and comfortable at every step.
We examine your tooth and use digital x-rays—with far less radiation exposure, up to 10X less—to diagnose the issue and plan the right restoration.
The tooth is gently reshaped so your crown can fit securely while preserving as much healthy structure as possible.
For CEREC, we scan and design your crown in the office. For a traditional crown, a precise impression is sent to the lab while a temporary protects the tooth.
Your permanent crown is carefully bonded for a natural, secure fit. With good oral hygiene and regular dental care, crowns can last eight years or more.
Why Brookline Dental Center
Patients choose us for thoughtful planning, modern technology, and a calm environment where your comfort comes first.

Our prosthodontists specialize in the esthetic restoration and replacement of teeth, with advanced training beyond dental school focused on function and appearance.
Intraoral scanners, digital smile analysis, and same-day crown milling help make treatment faster, more precise, and more comfortable—sometimes in a single visit.
We explain each step so you know what to expect, listen carefully to your concerns, and adapt care to your goals and comfort preferences.
We accept Delta Dental and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and CareCredit is available to help make recommended treatment more manageable.
Meet our specialists
Your crown treatment is guided by experienced restorative dentists who focus on strength, comfort, and a natural-looking result.

Prosthodontist*

Prosthodontist*

Prosthodontist
*A prosthodontist is a dentist who specializes in the esthetic restoration and replacement of teeth. Prosthodontists receive two or three years of additional training after dental school, and restore optimum appearance and function to your smile.
Patient stories
This is such a professional group. Everyone is so nice and the new place is gorgeous!
Kristina - Waltham, MA
Great people, great space. This is not your parents' dental office.
Adam - Boston, MA
Common questions
Here are answers to questions patients often ask before scheduling a crown consultation.
With good oral hygiene and regular dental care, crowns can last eight years or more. Daily flossing around the crown helps prevent plaque buildup and supports gum health.
Avoid habits like teeth grinding, chewing ice, or biting hard objects. A night guard may be recommended if you clench or grind your teeth.
CEREC uses digital imaging and CAD software to design your crown, then mills it in our office from a solid block of ceramic or resin. In about one hour, a custom permanent crown can often be made and seated.
There is typically no temporary crown and no wait for an off-site laboratory. Digital impressions also require no messy impression material—ideal if you tend to gag easily.
Yes. Crowns are custom-made to restore shape, size, and appearance, and are most commonly crafted from porcelain or other high-quality materials that blend with your smile.
With CEREC, our doctors can design the tooth while looking in your mouth and match the color to the surrounding teeth.
With traditional lab crowns, a temporary crown is often placed while the permanent restoration is made. With same-day CEREC crowns, a temporary is usually not needed because the permanent crown can be completed in a single visit.
We accept Delta Dental and Blue Cross Blue Shield. As a courtesy, we can help with claims and, upon request, submit a pre-treatment estimate so you better understand your benefits before treatment begins.
CareCredit financing is also available for recommended dental procedures, including crowns.
Request an appointment
Share a few details and our team will follow up to schedule your crown consultation. Prefer to talk now? Call us and we will help you find a time that works.
Whether you need same-day care or a carefully planned restoration, we are here to help you feel informed, comfortable, and cared for.