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What is a 'Crown'?

A CrownA crown is a cover or cap that entirely conseals the tooth.
A crown can strengthen a tooth and also improve its appearance.

Your dentist may use a crown to:

  • cap a large filling when there is little tooth remaining
  • prevent a weak tooth from breaking or cracking
  • fix a broken or cracked tooth
  • connect a bridge
  • hide a dental implant
  • hide a poorly shaped tooth
  • hide a tooth that is discolored
  • strengthen a tooth that has had a root canal

A crown can be made out of any of the following:
Gold, non-precious alloys, procelain, ceramic, acrylic , composite resin, or a combination of any of these materials.

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