Dental crowns are used to protect weak teeth, they can be made of metal and porcelain
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The crown of a tooth is the visible part seen in your mouth. An artificial crown completely covers a weak tooth above the gum line and protects it. They are made of modern, aesthetic, ceramic materials or precious metal, or a combination.
Dental crowns are used for cosmetic purposes to improve appearance of heavily restored teeth, functionally when a tooth has fractured, or is heavily restored and weakened by root canal treatment.
A dental crown is strong and cosmetically looks similar to your own natural teeth. Colour and shape can be matched accurately.
Depending on the strength of the tooth underneath, a dental crown can last for many years if it is properly looked after.
Dental crowns can also cosmetically improve the appearance of misshapen or discoloured teeth.