Crowns

A crown can be used to improve a tooth's appearance. It is a good way to cover teeth which are decayed, discoloured or mishaped.

WHAT WILL MY DENTIST DO?

Preparation for a crown is dependent on the type of crown required and the amount of tooth remaining. If root treatment has been carried out then a post may need to be placed into the root canal.

Alternatively, the original tooth may be shaped, impressions will then taken and then sent to a laboratory for the crowns to be made.

Temporary crowns are fitted in the meantime.
The permanent crowns are fitted by your dentist using dental cement.
Posts are used to support crowns
The natural tooth has been shaped in preparation for the crown
The permanent crown has been fitted

Gold crowns are used at the back of the mouth.