Dental Crowns

If a tooth is damaged but not lost, a crown can be used to restore its shape, appearance and function.
A crown or cap is a cover that fits over a tooth that has been damaged by decay, broken, badly stained or miss-shaped. Crown treatment usually requires two visits to complete.
A crown can be made of metal, porcelain or porcelain bonded to metal.

To prepare your tooth for a crown, the tooth is first anesthetized, and then filed down so the cap can fit over it. An impression of the teeth and gums is made, and a temporary cap is fitted over the tooth until the permanent crown is ready. On your next visit, the dentist will remove the temporary cap and cement the final crown onto the tooth. A porcelain crown will closely match the colour of your natural teeth.