What Are Dental Crowns?
A crown is a custom made cover placed over a tooth that is badly damaged/weakened or decayed. Many people call it a cap.
Crowns may be placed for several reasons. Usually the tooth has been broken or severely damaged by decay. As a result, a filling can’t replace enough of the tooth or make the tooth strong enough. A crown may hold together parts of a cracked tooth. It also can be used to hold a bridge in place. Crowns can be used to improve appearance as well. They may be placed to cover misshapen or badly discolored teeth.
Crowns can typically be made of :
- Zirconia
- Porcelain
- Gold alloy
- A combination of the above
