A crown is a tooth shaped covering made of porcelain that sits over the top of a repaired or treated tooth.
A porcelain crown creates a surface to protect, cover, seal and strengthen your tooth. Crowns are used in many different scenarios as they are effective and often allow us to save a tooth rather than turning to implants or other artificial teeth.

Situations where a crown may be used include;

Large fillings that have broken down or have formed decay around them may need a crown to save the tooth. A cracked tooth may need a crown to hold it together. Be careful not to wait too long as an untreated cracked tooth can become sensitive or eventually break. Teeth that are very sensitive, either from a lot of 'wear', or from receded gums, sometimes require crowns to seal and protect the teeth from hot and cold sensitivity.

A tooth that has broken may be too weak to hold a filling. A crown will hold the tooth together and prevent it from breaking again. If the fracture is too deep, Root Canal Therapy may be required before a crown is placed. A tooth that has undergone Root Canal Therapy will need a crown to properly seal and protect the tooth. The crown will also become a chewing surface in many cases.

If a crown is being used as a part of your procedure we will discuss them with you in more detail.

If you would like to learn more about crowns you can contact us through our 'ask a question' section.

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