A dental crown is required to preserve the function of a tooth due to significant decay, excessive force, or normal wear and tear. When a root canal is performed to save a tooth, a dental crown is often necessary to preserve the structure of the tooth and restore its strength. A dental bridge is an artificial tooth held in place by teeth on each side capped with crowns. Dr. Patel and his In-house custom laboratory with highly skilled dental technicians create crowns and bridges crafted from the highest quality materials, thereby ensuring long-lasting durability and beautiful aesthetics.
The terms dental crowns and caps are synonymous. If dental decay, cracked fillings, root canals, clenching or grinding the teeth have caused extensive damage to the underlying tooth structure a dental filling may not be a sufficient restoration. The only way to completely restore the cosmetic appearance and function of this tooth is often full coverage with a dental crown. The good news is that a completed dental crown looks and feels like a natural tooth.
In addition to restoring a single natural tooth, crowns can be used in other situations including being the supporting ends of dental bridge, covering dental implants, or as coverage for a cracked tooth to prevent further breakdown. A crown may also be indicated when a discolored or stained tooth needs to be restored to its natural appearance. Crowns can be made of either porcelain baked onto a metal substrate, all-porcelain, or many of the new ceramic materials that have been developed.
