A dental crown is a cap-like structure which is made to protect the damaged tooth. The tooth which needs a crown has to be prepared to receive the crown.
Different materials are available for the construction of dental crown, for example: metal, metal-ceramic and all ceramic. They are used to construct a dental crown for different functional and aesthetic needs. For excellent aesthetic result, all ceramic is the material of choice as the latest dental ceramics provide excellent aesthetic outcome with good strength and wear resistance for chewing function.
Functions:
• Repair tooth shape and restore tooth function.
• Protect teeth from fracture (For example, teeth that have undergone root canal treatment will be relatively weak and can be protected by dental crowns).
Indications:
• Teeth with severe caries
• Fractured teeth
• Teeth with severe wear
• Teeth that have undergone root canal treatment
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