Crowns are occasionally referred to as caps and are placed on damaged teeth to cover, protect, and restore their shape. Over time, a tooth can get damaged due to several reasons, such as injuries and decay. Such a tooth loses shape, and a restoration cap or crown is placed over it. Watch this video to find out whether you need crown dentistry.
Crown dentistry restores the tooth's size, strength, shape, and appearance.
A dentist cements the crown and covers the tooth's visible portion.
Dental crowns are ideal in several circumstances. They protect weak teeth from breaking and hold together parts of a cracked tooth. They are also used to restore broken teeth or teeth that are severely worn down.
When a tooth requires a large filling, the remaining part may be incapable of supporting the new filling. In such a case, a dentist will use a crown to cover and support it. A crown is also ideal for holding a bridge in shape.
Some people have severely discolored or misshapen teeth. Such individuals can use crowns to cover their teeth and improve their smiles.
Dentists also use crowns to cover teeth that have undergone a root canal or dental implants because they become weak with time.
