Dental Crowns
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that fits over a natural tooth to restore its function and appearance:
Crowns can be used for a variety of reasons, including:
Repairing a damaged tooth: Crowns can restore weak, broken, or decayed teeth.
Improving appearance: Crowns can make a tooth look better.
Correcting alignment: Crowns can fix misaligned teeth.
Attaching a bridge: Crowns can be used to attach a bridge to the tooth.
Replacing missing teeth: Crowns can be used with dental implants to replace missing teeth.
Crowns are custom-made and cemented into place after a dentist removes a small amount of enamel from the tooth. They can be made from a variety of materials, including porcelain, zirconia, gold alloy, or a combination of materials. Crowns typically last between five and 15 years, depending on oral hygiene, wear and tear, and other habits.