Crowns and Onlays
Dental Crowns in Portland, OR
A dental crown, also sometimes called a ‘cap,’ is used to restore and protect a tooth that has been severely damaged, or cracked. A crown strengthen the tooth mechanically by acting as a helmet around and over the tooth. The reason a crown is sometimes needed over fillings is that if the volume of damage to the tooth is large enough, a newer, larger filling will add additional mechanical stress and cause fracture of the tooth.
Ceramic Onlays
Another type of restoration offered at Pinecone Dental Care is called an “onlay.” Ceramic onlays are intricate all-ceramic dental restorations that replicate the similar mechanical protection and stress reduction offered by a crown, but less healthy tooth structure is removed. This is made possible by advancements in both dental adhesives and dental ceramics over the past 50 years. Dr. Zhu will discuss with you in detail if an onlay or a crown will be recommended in your situation. Call our office at (503) 777-2284 to schedule a consultation.
More Reasons to Choose Us
Our Core Value
At Pinecone Dental Care, you’ll see the same dentist and team who know your history, understand your goals, and are invested in your long-term health. We believe exceptional dental care is built on trust, consistency, and relationships that last for years—not transactions measured in minutes.
Flexible Payments
Exceptional dental care is an investment in your long-term health. To make treatment more manageable, we offer a variety of payment options, including external and internal financing options, as well as an in-office dental savings plan. Our goal is to help you receive the best care you need on a timeline that works for you.
Legacy of Excellence
The lineage of this practice has been to provide outstanding care to generations of patients. From precision diagnostics to open collaboration with specialists when a case calls for it, every decision we make is guided by one question: what does truly exceptional dental care look like? That commitment to excellence is not occasional — it defines how we practice every day.