Crown

A crown is an artificial restoration that fits over the remaining part of a prepared tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape of a natural tooth.A crown is sometimes known as a ‘cap’. Crowns are an ideal restoration for teeth that have been broken or have been weakened by decay or a very large filling. They can be made of porcelain or metal or gold or a combination of these materials. A dental crown could be used for a number of other reasons, for instance here are some of them:

• you may have discoloured fillings and would like to improve the appearance of the tooth
• you may have large cavities where a crown is advised to provide stability and strength
• you may have had a root filling which will need a crown to protect it
• it may help hold a bridge or denture firmly in place
• you have had dental implants which need to be covered by a crown

Dental Implant Crowns

Once an Implant has been placed an abutment is fitted to hold the Crown. The abutment and the base of the crown may be metal. However, in a certain light, this can make the tooth look dull.An alternative is for the abutment to be made of white material and the Crown made of solid porcelain. This will give a more natural look to the tooth.