Dental Crowns: Restoring Function and Beauty

A dental crown covers and protects a tooth that has too much structural damage for a filling alone whether from decay, fracture, or after a root canal. Modern porcelain crowns are nearly indistinguishable from natural teeth when crafted properly. The crown's success depends on the precision of the preparation, the quality of the impression or scan, the lab that fabricates it, and the cement protocol used to place it. Done right, a crown can last 15-25 years.

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