Dental crowns

Dental caps; Porcelain crowns; Lab-fabricated restoration; Porcelain fused to metal crown, Gold crown; PFM

A crown is a tooth-shaped cap that replaces your normal tooth above the gum line. You may need a crown to support a weak tooth or to make your tooth look better.

Tooth anatomy

The structure of the tooth includes dentin, pulp and other tissues, blood vessels and nerves imbedded in the bony jaw. Above the gum line, the tooth is protected by the hard enamel covering.

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