Crowns
A crown caps a damaged tooth and takes the force of chewing off it.
What it is
A crown is a cover made to fit over a prepared tooth. It restores the shape and the biting surface, and it holds a weakened tooth together. Crowns are commonly placed on teeth that have had root canals, cracked teeth, and teeth too broken down for a filling to hold.
When you might need it
- A tooth has cracked or a large piece has broken off
- A tooth has had root canal treatment
- A very large old filling keeps failing
- A tooth is worn down badly
What the appointment involves
- The tooth shaped to take the crown
- An impression or scan taken
- A temporary crown fitted
- At the second visit, the permanent crown fitted and cemented
Afterwards
A temporary crown is worn between visits and is more fragile than the final one, so sticky and very hard foods are usually avoided on that side. The gum may be tender for a few days after each visit.
This page explains the procedure in general terms so you know what you are looking at. It is not a diagnosis and not a treatment plan. What is right for you depends on your own teeth, and that needs an examination.
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