Crowns
A crown can help strengthen a tooth when there isn’t enough tooth structure remaining.
Crowns can also be used to attach bridges, protect a weak tooth from breaking or restore one that’s already broken.
A crown is a good way to cover teeth that are discolored or badly shaped. It’s also used to cover a dental implant.
If your dentist recommends a crown, it is probably to correct one of these conditions. Your dentist’s primary concern, like yours, is helping you keep your teeth healthy and your smile bright.
Types of Crowns
Zirconia
Very hard crown and can withstand great bite force
Gives natural look
Recommended for all teeth
E-max
Most natural looking crown
Not as strong as zirconia
Best in cosmetically demanding cases
Gold
Strong crown
Least amount of tooth structure "shaved down"
Very long life span
Most expensive
PFM
Strong crown due to metal substructure
Less esthetic
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