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What is a Dental Crown?

A dental crown is a permanent restoration that is designed to restore the function and aesthetics of a damaged or cracked tooth. Dental crowns are made from naturally beautiful ceramic materials that are not only natural looking; they are durable.

Under most circumstances, damage to your teeth can be restored with a tooth-coloured filling. However, there are times when damage to the teeth exceeds what a normal filling can restore. A dental crown covers the entire enamel surface of your tooth, extending down from your gum line and up to the chewing surface. Because it covers your entire tooth, it stabilizes the biting forces on the tooth as you chew and prevents your tooth from splitting or cracking beyond repair.

Some of the indications for requiring a crown include:

• A previously filled tooth where there now exists more filling than tooth. The existing tooth structure becomes weakened and can no longer support the filling.
• Extensive damage from decay or breakage.
• Discolorations and compromised aesthetics.
• Tooth fractures or accidents involving the teeth.
• After root canal therapy.