What are crowns and why are they used?
December 28, 2009 @ 12:12 PM — by Lisa, Dental Assistant/Lab Technician
A crown or "cap" is a restoration that covers a tooth to restore it to its normal shape and size. It's purpose is to strengthen or improve its appearance.
Crowns are placed for a variety of reasons:
- Restore fractured teeth
- Restore teeth when there isn't enough tooth remaining to support a large filling
- Cover badly shaped or discolored teeth
- Attach bridges
- Cover implants
- Protect a tooth that has been root canalled.