| When a tooth is fractured, has a large, old filling, or is severely damaged by decay, your dentist may recommend the placement of a crown. A crown is a full coverage restoration designed to fit over your own natural tooth. It can be made from porcelain which is then fused to metal, or gold.
A good crown is designed to match your natural tooth color and shape and is cemented over your natural tooth. While a veneer requires adequate remaining tooth structure for support, crowns can be adhered to a tooth that sustained a significant trauma or loss--they can even be used to replace missing teeth. |
