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Crown guides
General information about crowns, reviewed by Dr. Pratim Kulkarni, DDS, MS. These pages explain the treatment. They are not an ad for the $799 program, and they are not a diagnosis.
What is a dental crown, and when is one needed?
A crown is a cap that covers a damaged tooth. This guide explains when a crown is used, and which teeth are outside the $799 program.
Updated September 22, 2026
Zirconia, porcelain, and metal crowns
How tooth-colored ceramic, porcelain, and metal crowns differ in appearance and strength, and which material this program uses.
Updated September 22, 2026
What to expect at a crown appointment
The two visits for an eligible crown: exam and X-ray first, then the crown, with the fee in writing before you pay.
Updated September 22, 2026
How long do crowns last?
What affects how long a crown lasts, including grinding, the edge of the crown, and routine exams.
Updated September 22, 2026
Crown, filling, or root canal
How an exam and X-ray separate a filling, a crown, and a root canal, and when each fee is told to you.
Updated September 22, 2026
After a crown: pain, temporaries, and sensitivity
What is common after a crown visit, how to treat a temporary crown, and which symptoms should be checked.
Updated September 22, 2026
What goes into the cost of a crown in Fremont
The factors that change a crown fee, and the exact $799 price for an eligible ceramic crown at this office.
Updated September 22, 2026