A crown is an artificial restoration that fits over the remaining part of a prepared tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape of a natural tooth.
A crown is sometimes known as a ‘cap’. Crowns are an ideal restoration for teeth that have been broken or have been weakened by decay or a very large filling.
A dental crown could be used for a number of other reasons, for instance: you may have discoloured fillings and would like to improve the appearance of the tooth, you may have had a root filling which will need a crown to protect it or you may require a crown to help hold a bridge or denture firmly in place.
Crowns can be made from a variety of materials. They can be metal (gold or silver colored), a combination of the metal with porcelain (tooth-colored), or made entirely of tooth-colored ceramic (such as E-max) for the most natural appearance.
We can discuss which options are available to you and what the benefits of those choices will be.
All of our crowns are custom made for each individual case, by a highly skilled dental technician, to ensure an excellent fit and appearance.
Your dentist will discuss the treatment options with you, checking that you understand the procedure and answer any questions you may have.
Usually, you will need an up to date X-ray of your tooth/teeth to check that the roots are healthy and the foundations strong before preparing your tooth for a crown.
Crowns typically last 10-15 years. There are a wide variety of factors that influence this, including:
