What Is a Dental Crown?

It is an artificial dental prosthesis, the material of manufacture of which may vary from one model to another. It covers the remaining part of a broken tooth to restore it to its natural appearance, or a cavity weakened by decay to prevent the case from getting worse.

To make the result even more satisfactory, the dentist chooses a shade similar to the adjacent teeth. Thus, the artificial crown looks good like that of real teeth.

The choice of material is essential for the durability of the prosthesis. 

For this, nothing beats the advice and advice of a dental practitioner. In the majority of cases, a temporary crown is placed before being replaced with a permanent crown which usually takes time to be fabricated in a laboratory. There is no age limit for placing a crown.

When to have a dental crown?

The dentist suggests placing a prosthetic crown when a tooth is broken or damaged. This often happens after devitalization. In this case, the crown serves as protection of what remains of the affected tooth. It can also replace a tooth that has changed color or whose shape is atypical.

To be safe, we recommend that you visit your dentist every 6 months for a dental cleaning and check-up. If you have one or more damaged teeth after cavities or an accident causing a fracture, only the dentist can tell you if and when to make an artificial crown.