Description
A crown covers a weakened or heavily restored tooth to improve protection, shape, and function.
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Crowns
Crowns explained in clear patient-friendly language, including what to notice, what a dentist may review, and questions to ask.
Restoring Teeth
A crown covers a weakened or heavily restored tooth to improve protection, shape, and function.
What to Expect
The tooth is shaped, scanned or impressed, protected with a temporary when needed, and later fitted with a laboratory or same-day crown.
Risks and Concerns
Sensitivity, pulp injury, fracture, decay at the margin, porcelain wear or chipping, loosening, and future replacement are possible.
Treatment Alternatives
A filling, inlay, onlay, veneer, bonding, or extraction may be considered depending on remaining structure and prognosis.
Delaying Treatment
A weakened tooth may fracture, decay may progress, or a temporary restoration may fail, reducing the chance of conservative repair.
Questions to Ask
Why does this tooth need full coverage? What material fits the location? Will root canal treatment be needed?
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