Crowns also known as “caps” are gold or porcelain tooth-shaped covering on existing tooth. After an impression of tooth is taken, a crown, or units on a bridge can be made by the laboratory, matching the shade, shape and size to your natural teeth.
When a tooth is:
- fractured
- has a large restoration
- has a leaky old filling
- cracked or broken
- had the nerve removed with root canal therapy
- severely damaged by decay
the placement of a crown (or cap) may be recommended. A build up or post-core build ups may be required for stability, strength and fitting purposes to replace lost tooth structure before capping the tooth.
These are laminates made of composites or porcelain that are bonded to the surface of the tooth to correct and repair chips, cracks, worn appearance or severe teeth discoloration.
