Implant Crowns in Golden, CO — Restore Your Smile

What Is an Implant Crown — and Why It Matters

An implant crown is a custom-made cap that screws or cements onto the top of a dental implant post. While the implant itself acts as a new root in your jawbone, the crown gives you the visible, functional tooth you use for eating and smiling. Without this restoration, the implant is incomplete. The crown is designed to match the shape, color, and size of your surrounding teeth, so the result blends in naturally.

Benefits of Choosing an Implant Crown in Golden, CO

A Natural Look and Lasting Function

Because the implant crown is made from high-quality ceramic or porcelain, it resists staining and reflects light like enamel. You get a tooth that works as well as your natural teeth for biting and chewing. Dr. Marcus Hoang and Dr. Dylan Hoang have years of restorative and prosthodontic experience, so your crown will be placed precisely and feel comfortable from day one.

What Happens If You Skip the Crown (Consequences of Inaction)

If you have a dental implant but do not add a crown, the implant itself is not doing anything for your smile or your bite. The gap remains open, which can cause nearby teeth to shift. Chewing on that side becomes difficult. And without a crown, the implant may not get the stimulation it needs to keep the bone healthy. Finishing with a crown is essential for long-term success.

Implant Crown vs. Same-Day Crown — Which Is Right for You?

Both options restore a damaged or missing tooth, but they serve different situations. The table below shows the key differences.

Feature	Implant Crown	Same-Day Crown
Ideal candidate	Someone replacing a missing tooth with an implant	Someone needing a crown on an existing natural tooth
Placement on	Attaches to an implant post in the jawbone	Fits over a prepared natural tooth
Appointment timeline	Multiple visits over several months (implant healing + crown placement)	Completed in one appointment from scan to final cementation
Anchored to	The implant post (surgically placed in bone)	The remaining natural tooth structure
Best for	Complete tooth replacement when the root is missing	Restoring a tooth that still has a healthy root

If you already have an implant or are considering one, the implant crown is the essential final piece. If your natural tooth is cracked or decayed but the root is healthy, a same-day crown may be the faster choice. Talk with one of our doctors to determine which approach fits your situation. For more about the all-in-one option, see our same-day crowns page.

What to Expect: Your Implant Crown Process at Colorado Dental Spa

From Implant Placement to Final Restoration

After your implant post has healed and fused with the bone (a process called osseointegration), the crown phase begins. We take digital scans of your mouth using our iTero scanner, which creates an exact model of your teeth and implant. No messy impressions. The crown is then fabricated to fit your implant precisely. In many cases, we can mill the crown right here in our office using our same-day technology, so you may avoid a second appointment. The crown is then securely attached to the implant.

Materials and Fit — Precision From Day One

We use strong, tooth-colored ceramic or porcelain materials that resist wear and feel smooth against your other teeth. Our doctors check the fit and bite carefully, adjusting as needed so the crown does not hit too high or feel loose. The result is a restoration that you will not notice after the first day — it simply becomes part of your smile.

If you are still early in the implant process, visit our dental implants page to learn about the whole journey, or see our surgical implant placement page for the step that comes before the crown.

Your implant journey is almost complete. The implant crown in Golden, CO is the finishing touch that gives you back a full, confident smile. Call our family-owned practice today to schedule your restoration appointment.