[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=\”Crown And Bridges
\” use_theme_fonts=\”yes\” el_class=\”m-b-md\”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=\”1/4\”][vc_single_image image=\”571\” img_size=\”medium\” label=\”\”][vc_single_image image=\”749\” img_size=\”medium\” el_class=\”m-b-md\” label=\”\”][vc_single_image image=\”750\” img_size=\”medium\”][/vc_column][vc_column width=\”3/4\”][vc_column_text]A dental crown is a tooth-shaped \”cap\” that is placed over a tooth — to cover the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and improve its appearance. The crowns, when cemented into place, fully encase the entire visible portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line.
Why Is a Dental Crown Needed?
A dental crown may be needed in the following situations:
- To protect a weak tooth (for instance, from decay) from breaking or to hold together parts of a cracked tooth.
- To restore an already broken tooth or a tooth that has been severely worn down.
- To cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn\’t a lot of tooth left.
- To hold a dental bridge in place.
- To cover misshapened or severely discolored teeth.
- To cover a dental implant.
- To make a cosmetic modification.
For children, a crown may be used on primary (baby) teeth in order to:
- Save a tooth that has been so damaged by decay that it can\’t support a filling.
- Protect the teeth of a child at high risk for tooth decay, especially when a child has difficulty keeping up with daily oral hygiene.
- Decrease the frequency of general anesthesia for children unable because of age, behavior, or medical history to fully cooperate with the requirements of proper dental care.
- In such cases, a pediatric dentist is likely to recommend a stainless steel crown.
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