General Dentistry
Dental Crowns
A dental crown can strengthen a tooth that is cracked, heavily filled, worn, or otherwise unable to support a smaller restoration. Each crown is designed to cover the visible portion of the tooth and restore comfortable function and a natural appearance.
What Is a dental Crown?
A crown, sometimes called a cap, is a custom restoration that fits over a prepared tooth. It can rebuild the tooth’s shape, protect weakened structure, improve appearance, and help distribute biting forces more evenly.
Crowns may be made from ceramic, porcelain-based materials, metal alloys, or a combination of materials. The right option depends on the tooth’s location, your bite, appearance goals, available space, and clinical needs. Crowns are also used to restore some teeth after root canal treatment and to complete a single dental implant.
When might it be recommended?
- • A tooth has a large filling and not enough healthy structure remains for another filling.
- A tooth is cracked, broken, severely worn, or weakened by decay.
- A root canal-treated tooth needs additional protection.
- A tooth is misshapen or severely discolored and a crown is an appropriate restorative option.
- A dental implant needs its final visible replacement tooth.
What Is a dental Crown?
A crown, sometimes called a cap, is a custom restoration that fits over a prepared tooth. It can rebuild the tooth’s shape, protect weakened structure, improve appearance, and help distribute biting forces more evenly.
Crowns may be made from ceramic, porcelain-based materials, metal alloys, or a combination of materials. The right option depends on the tooth’s location, your bite, appearance goals, available space, and clinical needs. Crowns are also used to restore some teeth after root canal treatment and to complete a single dental implant.
