What is a dental crown?

What is a dental crown ?

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” that is placed  over  a tooth. The crown  covers the tooth to restore its shape, size  and strength, as also  improves 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.

Why is a dental crown needed ?

A dental crown may be needed to:

Ø  protect a weak tooth from breaking or to hold  together parts of a cracked tooth.

Ø  restore an already broken tooth or a severely worn down tooth.

Ø  cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn’t  a lot of tooth left.

Ø  cover misshaped or severely  discoloured teeth.

Ø  cover dental implant.