Dental Crowns

A dental crown is a small cap designed to fit over an existing tooth, serving as a replacement tooth when affixed to a dental implant or bridge. Positioned above the gum line, dental crowns cover the visible portion of the tooth. Various materials, such as zirconia, porcelain, or porcelain fused to gold, can be used to create dental crowns. These crowns are customized to match the color of surrounding teeth, and some patients opt for professional teeth whitening prior to crown or bridge procedures to enhance the cosmetic outcome.

Dental crowns may be recommended for the following situations:

• Restoring a broken or worn-down tooth
• Providing protection to a weakened tooth (e.g., from decay, faulty fillings, or cracks)
• Repairing a back tooth that has undergone previous root canal therapy
• Addressing a tooth with minimal structure remaining (where a filling is present, but there isn’t enough tooth support for restoration)
  Restoring a dental implant
• Securely anchoring a dental bridge in place
• Cosmetic purposes, such as covering a discolored or misshaped tooth.