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Prosthodontic treatments covered by most insurance plans
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Prosthodontic treatments covered by most insurance plans
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A damaged or weakened tooth doesn’t always have to come out. When decay, a crack, or a large failing filling has left a tooth structurally compromised, a porcelain crown restores it completely, covering the entire visible portion above the gumline, protecting it from further damage, and looking indistinguishable from the teeth around it.
At Ocean Breeze Implant Aesthetic Dentistry, our prosthodontic treatments in Boynton Beach include porcelain crowns, which are planned and placed by Dr. Nicholas Goetz, a maxillofacial prosthodontic trained dental professional and one of approximately 150 in the United States with this background.
That level of specialty training changes what a crown appointment looks like. Where most general dentists focus on getting the restoration to fit, Dr. Goetz considers shade translucency, margin precision, bite contact distribution, and how the crown will perform under real daily use, because a crown that looks right but doesn’t seat correctly creates problems within years, not decades.
A porcelain crown performs only as well as the planning and craftsmanship behind it. At our Boynton Beach office, your crown is fabricated in a dental laboratory by a skilled technician working from precise impressions and detailed shade instructions, a process that supports natural translucency, careful margin adaptation, and accurate color matching with the teeth around it.
Dr. Goetz is a fellowship-trained maxillofacial prosthodontist, and that training shapes how every crown is designed. Before preparation begins, he evaluates the health of the tooth, the forces your bite places on it, and its relationship to the neighboring teeth. Before final cementation, he checks the shade, margin fit, and bite contact at multiple positions. Those details determine how comfortable the crown feels and how long it lasts, which is why we approach every restoration as part of the whole bite rather than a single tooth.
Dr. Goetz evaluates the extent of damage, tooth location, bite forces, and esthetic goals before recommending the right crown type and approach. Every restoration is custom-planned, not templated.
A crown is not always the right answer, but when damage is extensive enough that the tooth’s structural integrity is at risk, a crown is the most reliable long-term solution. Several situations consistently call for a crown rather than a less invasive restoration.
Root canal treatment removes the infected pulp and saves the tooth, but the procedure leaves the remaining tooth structure more brittle and vulnerable to fracture. A crown placed over a root canal-treated tooth encases and protects it, allowing the tooth to function normally for many years. Most back teeth that have had root canals need a crown, the force of chewing is significant, and an unprotected tooth can crack under normal use.
A crack that extends into or below the gumline, or one that causes pain when biting down, needs immediate evaluation. Cracks don’t heal on their own, they propagate. A crown placed promptly can hold the tooth together and prevent the crack from worsening to the point where extraction becomes the only option. How deep the crack extends determines whether a crown alone is sufficient or whether root canal treatment is also needed first.
When decay has progressed far enough that a filling would cover more than half the tooth’s surface, a crown is typically the more reliable option. Large fillings don’t hold as well as smaller ones and can fail, leaving the underlying tooth vulnerable. A crown provides complete coverage and distributes chewing forces more evenly than any filling can.
When a tooth has intrinsic staining that whitening cannot correct, or when its shape is significantly different from surrounding teeth, a crown can restore both appearance and function simultaneously. Unlike a veneer, which covers only the front surface, a crown covers the entire visible tooth, making it the right choice when structural damage and cosmetic concerns coexist on the same tooth.
Porcelain crowns look simple but require precise planning, shade matching, bite alignment, and margin fit all affect how the restoration performs and how long it lasts. Dr. Nicholas Goetz holds a DMD and MS from the University of Florida, where he completed his Prosthodontic Residency, and went on to complete 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 precision restorations were daily clinical work. He is one of approximately 150 maxillofacial prosthodontists in the United States, and that depth of training shapes every crown he places at Ocean Breeze Implant Aesthetic Dentistry in Boynton Beach.
Dr. Goetz examines the tooth and takes digital X-rays or a CBCT scan to assess the extent of damage and confirm the tooth is a good crown candidate. The tooth is then prepared, a small, precise amount of enamel is removed around the circumference to create space for the crown to sit flush with the surrounding teeth and gumline. Detailed impressions are taken and sent to the dental lab, and a temporary crown is placed to protect the prepared tooth while your permanent restoration is being fabricated.
Your permanent porcelain crown is custom-fabricated at a dental laboratory from your impressions and shade selection. The lab technician hand-crafts the crown to match the exact color, translucency, and contour of your surrounding teeth, a level of artistry that supports natural-looking results. This stage typically takes one to two weeks. Your temporary crown protects the prepared tooth in the meantime.
When your permanent crown arrives from the lab, the temporary is removed and the prepared tooth is cleaned. Dr. Goetz test-fits the crown, checks the shade, margin fit, and bite contact at multiple positions, and makes any needed adjustments before final cementation. Most patients leave with a fully restored tooth the same day as the seat appointment, and without the discomfort that sometimes follows a poorly fitting crown.
Porcelain crowns are cared for exactly like natural teeth, regular brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings. Avoid biting hard objects like ice, hard candy, or fingernails, which can chip porcelain. With proper care and routine checkups, a well-placed crown typically lasts between five and 15 years, and some last considerably longer. Dr. Goetz will give you specific guidance based on your restoration type and bite patterns at your seat appointment.
We believe financial concerns should not stand between you and a restoration that protects your tooth for years to come. Ocean Breeze Implant Aesthetic Dentistry offers flexible financing through Cherry and Alphaeon Credit, two healthcare financing programs that allow qualified patients to break the cost of a crown into manageable monthly payments. Dr. Suarez is in-network with MetLife, Delta Dental, Cigna, Aetna, and UnitedHealthcare for general dentistry services. Dr. Goetz is out-of-network for prosthodontic care, and we file claims on your behalf to help maximize any PPO reimbursement you may be entitled to.
Browse real results from porcelain crown and restorative cases performed at Ocean Breeze Implant Aesthetic Dentistry in Boynton Beach.
The cost of a porcelain crown in Boynton Beach depends on the tooth location, the type of crown, and whether any preparatory work such as a buildup or root canal is needed before placement. At Ocean Breeze Implant Aesthetic Dentistry, we provide a detailed cost breakdown at your consultation so you know exactly what to expect before committing to treatment.
With proper care, a well-placed porcelain crown typically lasts between five and 15 years, and some last considerably longer. Lifespan depends on where the crown is located, your bite habits, and how consistently you maintain professional cleanings and checkups. Dr. Goetz will give you a realistic expectation specific to your case.
The preparation appointment uses local anesthesia, so there is no discomfort during the procedure itself. Some sensitivity around the prepared tooth is normal in the days after preparation and typically resolves quickly. The seat appointment, when your permanent crown is placed, causes no significant discomfort for most patients.
Your permanent porcelain crown is custom-fabricated at a dental laboratory from your impressions and shade selection. A lab technician hand-crafts the crown to match the color, translucency, and contour of your surrounding teeth, which typically takes one to two weeks. A temporary crown protects the prepared tooth in the meantime. When the permanent crown arrives, Dr. Goetz test-fits it, checks the shade, margin fit, and bite contact at multiple positions, and makes any needed adjustments before final cementation.
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 offer partial coverage for crowns placed for functional reasons, such as after a root canal or for a cracked tooth, though coverage amounts and waiting periods vary. Purely cosmetic crown cases are typically not covered. Our team reviews your benefits before treatment begins.
A damaged tooth deserves more than a fast fix. At Ocean Breeze Implant Aesthetic Dentistry in Boynton Beach, every porcelain crown is planned and placed by Dr. Nicholas Goetz, a fellowship-trained maxillofacial prosthodontist with advanced training in restorative and implant care. Call (561) 265-1998 or use our contact form to schedule your consultation.
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