Crowns and Bridges

A crown is a cap that covers over and protects the whole tooth, restoring the tooth to the original shape, while sealing the tooth and protecting it from further damage.

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The following are typical reasons for doing a crown:

• When a tooth is badly broken down, a normal filling may not be strong enough for chewing

• The tooth had root canal treatment done previously

• To improve the appearance and/or contour of a tooth that is discoloured, mis-shaped or out of alignment

• The tooth is under heavy chewing force, has cracked, or needs protection from wear and tear

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Your dentist will do a thorough examination and diagnosis to determine if a crown is needed. The tooth is trimmed to make space for the crown and moulds are taken for the crown to be custom made in a dental laboratory.

• When the crown is ready, it is firmly cemented over the tooth