Dental Crowns
Dental Crowns for Your Teeth
Even if your tooth has lost more than 50% of its structure because of fracture, decay or previous treatment, we usually can still save it by placing a crown. A dental crown is a restoration that covers or” caps” a damaged tooth for the purpose of restoring the normal shape, size and function. It is permanently cemented or bonded into place. The Dental Crown is so named because it replaces the top part (the crown) of the tooth. A crown surrounds the entire top of the tooth and prevents any individual part of the tooth from fracturing. If a tooth has lost more than 50% of its structure it is too weak to confidently predict that it will withstand the forces of normal chewing. Typically these teeth eventually fracture over time. By fabricating a crown, we can protect the remaining (weakened) tooth structure.
Dental Crowns can be made of various materials including gold, porcelain fused to metal, or all porcelain. Different types of crowns are indicated in different situations. As part of your consultation, the doctors at Tewksbury Dental in Tewksbury will find the best crown type for you. If you are in the the Greater Boston communities of Andover, Billerica, Chelmsford, Lowell and Wilmington, schedule your consultation today!
