A dental crown is actually a tooth - shaped “cap” that is placed over a tooth to cover to restore its shape, size, strength and improve its appearance.
Why Is a Dental Crown Needed?
These are some of the situations where a crown may be needed:
To strengthen a decayed tooth after the decay is removed.
To strengthen broken or cracked tooth
To strengthen root canal treated tooth
To hold a dental bridge in place
To improve esthetic appearance of severely misshapen or discolored tooth
