A dental crown is a custom-made “cap” placed over a damaged or weakened tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. Crowns encase the entire visible portion of the tooth above the gumline, providing protection and reinforcement.

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap. Dentists use crowns to restore weak, broken or decayed teeth. A crown fits over your entire tooth, like a snug hat. To ensure a proper fit, a dentist will need to remove a small amount of enamel before bonding your new crown in place.

When would you need a dental crown?

Crowns serve several purposes. You may need a dental crown to:

• 1. Strengthen a weak tooth.
• 2. Protect and support a cracked tooth.
• 3. Restore a worn-down or broken tooth.
• 4. Hold a dental bridge in place.
• 5. Cover a severely stained or discolored tooth.
• 6. Cover a root canal-treated tooth.
• 7. Cover a dental implant.