A dental crown or dental cap is a custom-made restoration that covers a tooth with sustained significant loss of structure. They are analogical to being a thimble capped over your finger. Dental crowns are used to restore teeth to a certain shape and size. They provide strength and improve the appearance of the tooth.

Benefits of Dental Crowns

Protects severely damaged tooth or tooth weakened by decay, fracture, large fillings or root canal therapy from fracturing. Teeth with large fillings tend to “flex more” forcing the tooth apart possibly causing stress fractures

1. Holds together cracked or weaken teeth and seal the tooth from decay
2. Covers discolored and irregularities in teeth in improving cosmetic appearance
3. Helps preserve the natural function and position of the teeth
4. Restores tooth with large decay, cavities or filings
5. Supports the replacement teeth in a bridge
6. Restores and maintains natural bite
7. Covers a dental implant