When a tooth becomes severely damaged, broken, cracked, or decayed, a simple filling may no longer be enough. When the tooth needs to be dramatically reshaped or reconstructed, a dentist may need to use a dental crowns which is a permanent covering that fits over a tooth.
A crown is used to entirely cover a damaged tooth. Besides strengthening a damaged tooth, a crown can be used to improve its appearance, shape or alignment.
Dental Crown may be needed in the following situations:
To protect a weak tooth from breaking(specially premolars) or to hold together parts of a cracked tooth.
To restore an already broken tooth (Bonding Page) or a tooth that has been severely worn down.
To cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn’t a lot of tooth left.
To hold a dental bridge (Bridges Page) in place.
To cover misshapen or severely discolored teeth.