The 21st Century has seen incredible advancements in the field of metal free dental restorations.  We have always provided care on this leading edge, and offer several applications of these varying technologies.

Without a doubt, the newest of these innovations involves the fusion of advanced information technology and the craftsmanship of classic "hand laid" porcelain.  This new system, called "Procera", gives you the strength of the traditional gold / porcelain crown (which is how over 95% of all crowns are currently made), while providing the beauty and translucency of porcelain.  In essence, the metallic, grayish metal underpinning found in most of today's crowns is replaced by an aero-space porcelain foundation. You've probably seen that unsightly "gray line at the gum" on existing crowns (for yourself or other people) that can be caused by the current mainstream metallic-based technique.

We create Procera crowns by shaping your teeth in the same way that is done for other types of crowns, but that's where the similarities end!  Your impression and mold is scanned by computer, and the virtual model of your teeth is sent via modem to Goteberg, Sweden.  Once in Europe, the inside of your crown is created with incredible precision by a computerized milling machine.  The final result, which looks like a porcelain "thimble", is Fed-Exed back to Milwaukee, and our ceramic artisan (Tim Hansen of Hansen Dental Lab) hand applies porcelain to the thimble, layer by layer, until the truly natural appearing crown is completed.

Currently, all these advanced technologies and procedures only add about $ 80 to the cost of a Procera crown (compared to the conventional metal-backed crown).  Since it is very likely that the the Procera crown is truly the crown of the future, we predict that this cost differential will disappear within a few years.

If you're interested in looking in to your possibilities for enhancement of your smile with metal free, ceramic based, cosmetic dentistry, please give us a call and avail yourself to our complimentary consultation policy.  To review the details regarding this service, simply return to the "cosmetic" menu and click on the "free consult" button.

The "Procera" system, by Nobel Biocare, represents an absolute revolution in the field of metal - free dentistry for your back teeth as well as your front teeth!

Dr. Hart offers all ceramic crowns for both the front teeth and back teeth using conventional porcelain, the new "Targis" ceramic hybrid materials (such as these crowns), as well as the incredible, new revolutionary "Procera" crown.