Crown
A crown (commonly referred to as a cap) are used to improve a tooth for many reasons, for example:
- To repair a damaged / broken tooth.
- To protect a cracked tooth.
- To improve on aesthetics generally at the front of the mouth.
- To improve appearance of existing crowns.
- To protect a tooth from fracture after root canal treatment.
The process of making a crown involves shaping the tooth and taking an impression.
Three broad categories of restorative material exist for a crown. The material chosen is determined by clinical and aesthetic needs.
- Porcelain fused to metal
- All Ceramic (all porcelain)
- Gold
Nowadays if a tooth is missing a crown may be supported by a dental implant.
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| 1. Patient with unattractive crown | 2. After restoration with all-ceramic crown |
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| 1. Patient with disastrous broken veneer | 2. After restoration with all-ceramic crown |
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| 1. Gold crown on model | 2. Reinforcement of the tooth with a gold crown |
Discuss Crown options with your dentist.
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