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Best Dental Crown Dentists in Imperial, CA (2026)

5 clinics offering dental crowns, rankedUpdated 0 paid placementsHow we rank →

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    Best overall for dental crowns: Lindbergh Betsy DDS, ranked #1 of 5 by service score; ranked on access and profile data; Google ratings not yet collected.

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5 Imperial clinics list dental crowns and are ranked here by service score. Google ratings are not yet collected for these clinics.

Top 5 crowns dentists in Imperial at a glance

Top 5 crowns dentists in Imperial at a glance
RankClinicService score
1Lindbergh Betsy DDS73
2Cervantes Arturo V DDS67
3Molina Jose a DDS67
4Clay M Nichols D.D.S37
5Karson A. Kupiec, DDS37

The 5 best crowns dentists in Imperial, ranked

Ordered by service score: the DR Score plus bonuses for a specialist on staff, reviews that mention the service and same-day care where it applies.

  1. #4 Clay M Nichols D.D.S

    508 W Aten Rd, Imperial, CA 92251

    37/10030% of factors measured

    Ranked #4 for dental crowns in Imperial on access and profile data; Google ratings are not yet collected.

    Based on access, services and profile completeness; Google ratings not yet collected.

    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5:45 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3:45 PM · Sat–Sun closed

    General dentistryCleaningEmergency careRoot canalExtractionWisdom teethImplantsInvisalign+9 more

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What are dental crowns?

A dental crown is a cap that covers a damaged, weakened or root-canal-treated tooth to restore its shape and strength. Crowns are made from porcelain, ceramic, metal, or porcelain fused to metal. Some clinics make same-day crowns with in-office milling.

Dental crowns: specialist or general dentist?

General dentists place most crowns. A prosthodontist, a specialist in restoring teeth, may be recommended for complex cases involving many teeth, implants, or major bite changes.

How much do dental crowns cost in Imperial?

Typical ranges in USD for Imperial, CA. Your price depends on the tooth, the case and the clinic.

How much do dental crowns cost in Imperial?
TypeTypical range (USD)BasisAs of
Porcelain or ceramic crown$1,300–$2,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Porcelain fused to metal crown$1,200–$2,300DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Gold or metal crown$1,200–$2,900DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—
Same-day crown$1,400–$2,500DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California—

Estimates, not quotes. Ask the clinic for a written estimate. Full dental crowns cost guide for Imperial

What to expect from dental crowns

Typical ranges for most patients. Your dentist's plan may differ.

Dental crowns: visits, chair time and recovery
FactTypically
Typical visitsUsually 2 visits about 2 weeks apart; 1 visit for same-day crowns
Chair timeAbout 60–90 minutes for the preparation visit
RecoverySome sensitivity for a few days is common
When to see a specialistFull-mouth restoration, crowns on several implants, or complex bite problems

How we ranked Imperial crowns dentists

We scored 5 Imperial clinics offering dental crowns on 6 factors: reputation 45%, review volume 15%, recency 10%, access 15%, services 10%, profile completeness 5%. 1 was excluded (1 duplicate listing). Google ratings are not yet collected, so each score is renormalised over the factors we measured. Data from Google listings and clinic websites, refreshed October 21, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured clinics are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

DR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Imperial data
Reputation45%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingNot yet collected
Review volume15%log10(review count) against the city maximumNot yet collected
Recency10%Share of reviews in the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Access15%Evenings, Saturday, Sunday, same-day/emergency, accepting new patientsMeasured
Services10%Services offered out of 17Measured
Profile completeness5%Named dentists, years open, languages, insurance, photosMeasured

Dental crowns in Imperial: frequently asked questions

Who is the best dental crowns dentist in Imperial?

Lindbergh Betsy DDS ranks #1 of 5 Imperial clinics offering dental crowns by DentistsRanked service score. Cervantes Arturo V DDS ranks #2. The score weighs reputation, access, services and profile data.

How much do dental crowns cost in Imperial, CA?

Dental crowns in Imperial typically costs $1,120–$2,520 USD. By type: porcelain or ceramic crown $1,300–$2,500; porcelain fused to metal crown $1,200–$2,300; gold or metal crown $1,200–$2,900. These are estimates, not quotes. Basis: DentistsRanked estimate from typical fees, adjusted for California. Ask the clinic for a written estimate.

Are dental crowns covered by insurance or Medicaid in California?

Many dental insurance plans cover crowns as major care, often at about 50% after the deductible, up to the annual maximum. Waiting periods may apply. Medicaid adult coverage for crowns varies by state.

Does getting a crown hurt?

Crown preparation is done with local anesthetic, so most patients feel pressure and vibration rather than pain. The tooth and gum can be sensitive for a few days afterward. Sensitivity that lasts more than a couple of weeks should be checked by your dentist.

How many dentists offer dental crowns in Imperial?

5 Imperial clinics list dental crowns in our data. Google ratings are on file for none of them. Counts update when clinics change their profiles.

Update log for Imperial

  1. : DR Scores recalculated for 5 clinics.
  2. : 1 duplicate listing merged.