Cosmetic Dentistry
Orthodontics
Dental Implants
Honolulu Family, General, Sleep, Cosmetic Dentistry - Hawaii
Family Dentistry
615 Piikoi Street, Ste 1404 A,  Honolulu, Hawaii  96814
"Best Family Dentist"
Honolulu Weekly, 2000
USC Dental School
Doctor of Dental Surgery, 1991
Hawaii Dental
House of Delegates
"Top 40 Under 40"
Pacific Business News, 2003
American Dental
Association (ADA)
Aloha Medical
Mission
Society of
Dental Hypnotherapy
Hawaii Dental
Association (HDA)
EXCEL Dental Club
Dr. Le is the absolute
best family dentist in
Hawaii. My family and I
are fortunate to have
found such a wonderful
dentist.  She is friendly,
accomodating, gentle,
and conservative. We
feel she always has our
interests at heart. We
highly recommend her
for your family as well.

Dr. Alan Cheng
Restore That Beautiful Smile with Porcelain Crowns

Dental crowns are caps that fit over an existing tooth that helps to restore appearance, shape,
size, and strength. Dental crowns are made of different types of materials, though porcelain
crowns are the most popular because they look the most like "normal" teeth.  

Common Types of Dental Crowns

  • Metal - Metal crowns are made out of nickel, chromium, or gold-based alloys. These are
    highly visible but extremely durable.
  • Porcelain fused to metal- Porcelain dental crowns offer a porcelain layer over a metallic
    base.
  • All-resin dental crowns are made out of resin materials. This type tends to wear down
    over time.
  • All-porcelain dental crowns offer the best match to teeth and are especially favored for
    front teeth. They will also wear down over time, but are the most natural looking.

Who Benefits from Porcelain Crowns?

Porcelain crowns are useful in protecting weakened or damaged teeth. They also help hold
together parts of a cracked or chipped tooth for increased strength and durability.  Porcelain
crowns restore the appearance and shape of broken teeth or teeth that have been worn down
from age.

Porcelain crowns also help to cover discolored or stained teeth or teeth that are misshapen.
They are commonly used to hold dental bridges in place as well as to cover dental implants.

Choosing a Dentist

Restore that beautiful and healthy smile you've been missing and take advantage of cosmetic
dentistry technology that meet the needs of individuals facing tooth loss or complications of
gum disease, accidents, and the aging process. For more information about porcelain crowns,
choose the best. Dr. Joanne Le, located at 615 Piikoi Street, Suite 1404 A in Honolulu, Hawaii
96814 (808-591-2115) is the ideal choice for those concerned about their dental health and
dental cosmetic needs