A dental crown is a cap that resembles the shape of a tooth and it is placed to restore and protect the tooth structure. It is customized to completely cover your tooth to restore its shape, strength or improve the appearance of the tooth.
A dental crown may be required in the following circumstances:
- To protect a weak or fractured tooth
- To support a tooth with large filling
- To protect a tooth after root canal therapy
- To improve the appearance of a tooth
- To cover a dental implant