CROWNS

A crown is an artificial cover that fits over the damaged visible part of a tooth. Crowns are used to restore and preserve teeth that are decayed, chipped, broken, or cracked. Crowns can also be used cosmetically to enhance the appearance of teeth. It may also be recommended for a bite problem.

It can cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn't enough tooth left. It can be used to attach a bridge, protect a weak tooth from breaking or restore one that's already broken. A crown is a good way to cover teeth that are discolored or badly shaped. It's also used to cover a dental implant.

If you want a smile that's your crowning glory, you may need a crown to cover a tooth and restore it to its normal shape and size. A crown can make your tooth stronger and improve its appearance. It can be made of gold, other metals, or porcelain. In constructing a crown, the combination of materials that provides the most satisfying results is porcelain fused to metal (either gold or nonprecious). The metal provides strength, and the porcelain, strength and beauty.