A cracked tooth, a large cavity, or a gap left by a missing tooth all affect more than how your smile looks. They change how you chew, how you speak, and how you feel about opening your mouth in everyday situations. Crown and bridge treatments in Boynton Beach at Ocean Breeze Prosthodontics address these problems with restorations built to last — custom-designed to fit your bite, match your surrounding teeth, and hold up under real daily use.
Dr. Nicholas Goetz, a maxillofacial prosthodontic trained dental professional and one of only approximately 150 in the United States with this background, plans every crown and bridge case with a level of precision that goes well beyond standard restorative dentistry. From shade matching and bite alignment to CBCT-guided implant crown planning, the difference in detail shows in every result.
Crown and bridge work looks straightforward on the surface, but the outcome depends heavily on how well the restoration integrates with the rest of the mouth. Shade, translucency, margin fit, bite contact, and the relationship between adjacent teeth all affect whether the restoration looks natural, feels comfortable, and lasts. These are the variables that separate a good crown from a great one — and they are exactly where prosthodontic training makes a measurable difference.
Prosthodontics is the dental specialty dedicated to restoring and replacing teeth. Dr. Goetz spent three additional years after dental school focused entirely on this, followed by a fellowship in maxillofacial prosthodontics at UCLA. For Boynton Beach patients getting a crown or bridge, that means every restoration is planned with the full picture in mind — not just the tooth being treated, but the bite, the jaw function, and the long-term durability of the result. Competitors in Boynton Beach rely on CEREC same-day technology; Dr. Goetz relies on clinical depth that goes well beyond what any milling machine provides.
Whether you need a single crown to protect a damaged tooth or a multi-unit bridge to replace missing teeth, every restoration at Ocean Breeze is designed around your unique anatomy, bite, and long-term oral health goals.
Most patients who need a crown or bridge are good candidates — the evaluation is straightforward and takes place at your first appointment. Dr. Goetz examines the affected tooth or gap, takes digital X-rays or a CBCT scan as needed, and confirms whether a crown, bridge, or implant-supported alternative is the right solution for your situation.
When decay is too extensive for a filling, or a crack has compromised enough tooth structure that the tooth is at risk of splitting, a crown encases the entire visible portion of the tooth to restore its shape, strength, and function. A crown also protects teeth following root canal treatment, when the remaining structure is more brittle and vulnerable to fracture.
A missing tooth creates a gap that causes neighboring teeth to drift, alters how bite forces are distributed, and accelerates bone loss in the jaw. A bridge — whether tooth-supported or implant-supported — fills that gap with a fixed, non-removable restoration that restores function and prevents the structural changes that make tooth loss progressively more difficult to treat.
Patients who have already had implant surgery and need the visible crown portion placed, or who need a crown replaced on an existing implant, will benefit from Dr. Goetz’s implant prosthodontic expertise. The crown that sits on top of an implant is where most of the esthetic and functional complexity lies — shade matching, emergence profile, bite contact, and margin fit all determine whether the result looks and feels completely natural.
When multiple teeth need crowns across different areas of the mouth, the individual restorations must be designed to work together as a system. Bite height, contact points, and how forces are distributed across the arch all need to be considered. This level of full-mouth coordination is where Dr. Goetz’s prosthodontic training makes the most meaningful difference — and it is precisely what separates a prosthodontist from a general dentist placing individual crowns independently.
Dr. Nicholas Goetz is a Florida native who earned his DMD and MS from the University of Florida before completing a Prosthodontic Residency at UF and a Maxillofacial Prosthodontics Fellowship at UCLA. He then served as a civilian maxillofacial prosthodontist for the U.S. Army and the VA Medical Hospital — environments where complex oral rehabilitation, trauma reconstruction, and precision restorative work were the daily standard. He is one of approximately 150 maxillofacial prosthodontists in the United States, and that background directly shapes the precision he brings to every crown and bridge case at Ocean Breeze Prosthodontics in Boynton Beach.
Dr. Goetz examines the tooth, reviews your X-rays or CBCT scan, and confirms the crown or bridge plan. For a crown, the tooth is prepared by removing a small amount of enamel to create room for the restoration. For a bridge, the abutment teeth on either side of the gap are prepared the same way. Precise impressions are taken and sent to the dental lab, and a temporary restoration is placed to protect the prepared area.
Your permanent crown or bridge is custom-fabricated at a dental laboratory from your impressions and shade specifications. The lab creates the restoration to match the exact color, translucency, and contour of your surrounding teeth. This typically takes one to two weeks, during which your temporary restoration keeps the prepared tooth or teeth protected and functional.
When your permanent restoration arrives from the lab, the temporary is removed and the prepared area is cleaned. Dr. Goetz carefully test-fits the crown or bridge, checks the color, confirms the bite contact at multiple positions, and makes any necessary adjustments before final cementation. Most patients leave with a fully restored smile the same day as the seat appointment.
Porcelain crowns and bridges are cared for just like natural teeth — regular brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings are all that is required. Avoid biting hard objects that can chip the porcelain. With proper care and regular checkups, a well-placed crown or bridge typically lasts 15 years or longer. Dr. Goetz will outline a maintenance schedule specific to your restoration at your seat appointment.
We believe financial concerns should not stand between you and restorative work that improves daily function and confidence. Ocean Breeze Prosthodontics offers flexible financing options to help make treatment manageable. While we are not in-network with insurance providers, we file claims on your behalf and help you secure any reimbursement your PPO plan allows for crown and bridge procedures.
Browse real results from crown and bridge restorations performed at Ocean Breeze Prosthodontics.
The cost of a crown or bridge in Boynton Beach depends on the number of teeth involved, the materials used, and whether preparatory procedures such as bone grafting or crown lengthening are needed. At Ocean Breeze Prosthodontics, we provide a detailed cost breakdown at your consultation so you know exactly what to expect before committing to any treatment.
With proper care and regular professional checkups, a well-placed porcelain crown typically lasts 15 years or longer. Bridges have a similar lifespan. Implant-supported crowns and bridges tend to last even longer, as the implant itself is a permanent structure — only the crown portion may eventually need replacement. Dr. Goetz will give you a realistic expectation specific to your restoration at your appointment.
The preparation appointment involves local anesthesia, so the procedure itself is comfortable. Some sensitivity around the prepared tooth is normal in the days following preparation and is typically managed with over-the-counter pain relief. The seat appointment — when the permanent crown or bridge is placed — is generally straightforward and causes no significant discomfort.
A crown caps and protects a single damaged or weakened tooth. A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by spanning a gap between anchor teeth — either natural teeth or implants — with an artificial tooth in between. Both are fixed, non-removable restorations. The right choice depends on whether the affected tooth can be saved or needs to be replaced entirely.
Coverage varies by plan. While we are not in-network with insurance companies, we file claims on your behalf and help you maximize any reimbursement your PPO allows. Most plans provide partial coverage for crowns, and some cover bridges as well — though coverage amounts and waiting periods vary. Our team will review your benefits before treatment begins so there are no surprises.
A damaged or missing tooth doesn’t have to limit what you eat, how you speak, or how confident you feel. Dr. Nicholas Goetz brings fellowship-level maxillofacial prosthodontic training — one of approximately 150 in the United States with this background — to every crown and bridge case at Ocean Breeze Prosthodontics in Boynton Beach. Whether you need a single crown to protect a compromised tooth or a multi-unit bridge to fill a gap, every restoration is planned with precision and built to last.
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