Crowns

A crown is a custom-made “cap” that covers the entire visible surface of a tooth. Your dentist might recommend a crown to:

● Strengthen and protect a tooth if extensive decay hasn’t left enough healthy tooth structure for a traditional filling.● Protect a cracked, broken, or brittle tooth from further damage.● Restore and reinforce a tooth after a root canal procedure.● Cover a deeply discolored or irregularly shaped tooth.● Complete a dental implant procedure.● Serve as an anchor for a dental bridge. Most crown placements require two appointments. During the first visit, tooth preparation includes reshaping the top and sides of the tooth so the crown fits comfortably. If too much healthy tooth structure has been lost, the dentist builds up the tooth with filling material so that it will support a crown securely.