Crowns
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that is placed over a tooth -- to cover the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and improve its appearance.
The crowns, when cemented into place, fully encase the entire visible portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line. A dental crown may be needed in the following situations:
The crowns, when cemented into place, fully encase the entire visible portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line. A dental crown may be needed in the following situations:
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1.To protect a weak tooth (for instance, from decay) from breaking or to hold together parts of a cracked tooth
2.To restore an already broken tooth or a tooth that has been severely worn down 3.To cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn't a lot of tooth left 4.To hold a dental bridge in place 5.To cover misshapened or severely discolored teeth 6.To cover a dental implant 7.To make a cosmetic modification |
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