General / Cosmetic Dentistry

Crowns

A crown ("cap") is a tooth-like covering placed over a carefully prepared tooth. Crowns serve many functions, such as to strengthen, restore or improve the appearance of your natural tooth. For example, a crown can support the tooth when there is no longer sufficient tooth structure left to place a filling. Crowns may also be used to protect the structure of a tooth that is fractured or broken, and can be attached to bridges or dentures.

There are many types of materials from which a crown may be fabricated.  Your choices may include gold, porcelain fused to gold, or all ceramic (no metal).  You and your doctor will discuss and select the best material for your particular situation.