The Crown Placement Procedure
Dental crowns are a tooth-snapped "cap" that fit snuggly over the tooth, completely covering it. Crowns mimic the shape, color, strength and appearance of a tooth. Click on a thumbnail below to view the crown placing procedure.
The Benefits of a Crown Include:
- Enhancing your appearance
- Covering discolored teeth
- Attaching a dental bridge
- Holding a filling in place
- To protect a weak or cracked tooth
- To cover a dental implant
- To strengthen the teeth
- To restore a tooth to it's natural shape and size
How to Know if You Need a Dental Crown
Dental Crowns May Be Needed If:
- You have weak teeth (i.e.: from decay)
- To prevent teeth from breaking or cracking
- You have teeth that are severely worn down or already broken
- You need a large filling
- You need a dental bridge to replace a missing tooth
- Your teeth are misshapen or discolored
- You have a root canal