Crowns

Crowns are artificial replacements for missing tooth structure, often going onto the top of a tooth after it underwent a root canal or similar procedure. They surround the remaining coronal tooth structure or are placed on a dental implant.

Crowns are typically made of metal, ceramic or polymer materials, or some combination of these. Prosthodontists typically make the crowns that protect your teeth.

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The UCSF Difference

Why choose UCSF for crowns?

UCSF is a world leader in health care and research, dedicated to providing excellent, patient-centered care. At the UCSF Dental Center, expert faculty and residents provide world-class oral health care to our community, while advanced trainees in prosthodontics restore smiles under the guidance of experienced expert faculty. As a patient at UCSF Dentistry, you’ll experience:
 

  • Personalized treatment plans
  • Advanced technology
  • A collaborative faculty-resident care team
  • An emphasis on education and comfort
  • A longstanding commitment to excellence
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Billing

Payment and insurance options

Payment
The Prosthodontics Clinic is a fee-for service clinic. We accept cash, checks, or credit cards.

Insurance
Our billing team can assist you with completing and submitting your claim forms if you have dental insurance. Your carrier will reimburse you directly if it determines that the procedure is a covered benefit.

Dental Center billing

What to expect

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Personalized consultation

Our prosthodontists take time to understand both your dental needs and your lifestyle, ensuring that your treatment plan is tailored to you from the very first visit.

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Bring records and insurance

Be prepared to give the clinic whatever background it will need to know about where you’ve been in your journey and why you need a crown. Also be prepared to pay for your service and potentially work with the clinic staff to submit a claim to your insurer for reimbursement, in case it’s covered.

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Receive your dental plan

Your provider will outline your personalized treatment plan, explain the next steps, and schedule follow-up visits to keep your care on track.

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