Dental Crowns

dental-crowns

What are dental crowns?

A dental crown is a cap that fits over a damaged or weakened tooth. It can be used to:

  • Restore a tooth that has been severely damaged by decay or injury.
  • Cover a tooth that has undergone a root canal treatment.
  • Improve the appearance of a discolored or misshapen tooth.
  • Why Is a Dental Crown Needed?

  • A broken tooth or chipped tooth.
  • A badly decayed tooth.
  • A large filling.

  • What types of crowns are available?

  • Stainless steel
  • Metal
  • Porcelain fused to metal
  • All resin
  • All ceramic or all porcelain
  • Zirconia or milled crowns