A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. A crown protects and strengthens tooth structure that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations.
Although there are several types of crowns, porcelain (tooth colored crown) are the most popular, because they resemble your natural teeth. They are highly durable, but like most dental restorations, they may eventually need to be replaced. Porcelain crowns are made to match the shape, size, and color or your teeth giving you a natural, long-lasting beautiful smile.
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What does getting a crown involve?
You dentist uses anesthetic to numb the area where you need the crown retoration. Your tooth is then prepared (ground) and a mold of the prepared tooth is taken. After the crown is fabricated you it is cemented over your prepared tooth and the result is a very natural look.
Sandra C. Hoffmeier, DDS, New York City Prosthodontist
Restorative, Cosmetic. Holistic Dentistry