Dental Crowns

When a tooth is damaged above the gum line, a dental crown can be used to cover the damage and restore the tooth to normal function.  A crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is cemented over part of a tooth and is used in many restoration procedures, including root canals, implants, and bridges. 

If a tooth is worn down, cracked, or even broken above the gum line, the most common treatment is to place a crown.  Some cosmetic procedures can also be enhanced with the use of a crown. 

The choice of crown material will depend on the placement in the mouth, the type of chewing pressure it will need to withstand, and cosmetic preferences. 

All-resin crowns are better for front teeth for the ability to match the color of the remaining teeth.  The resin tends to wear down over time, but they are also the least expensive. 

All-ceramic or all-porcelain crowns do not wear down as easily but can be matched to the remaining teeth and are stronger than resin. 

Metal crowns are silver, so used more in the back of the mouth. 

Porcelain fused to metal crowns can be color-matched bur are more prone to cracking and chipping. 

Call Dr. Mack Wright in Urbana, Ohio, for an appointment.