Dental Crowns
A crown is an artificial restoration that fits over the remaining part of a prepared tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape of a natural tooth. It is an ideal restoration for teeth that have been broken, or weakened by decay or a very large filling. Crowns can be made of porcelain, gold and other metals, acrylic resin, or an amalgam (a mixture) of these materials and will last for many years, depending on the health of the tooth underneath. A temporary crown made of plastic or metal is put over the tooth until the permanent crown is prepared.