A crown is basically a cap for a damaged tooth. It can be made from a variety of materials, including metal or porcelain. You might have a crown over a molar that rarely shows, except when you yawn ...

In the oral cavity, many factors contribute to the wear of enamel and dentin, such as the nature of the occlusal contacts with antagonist teeth (attrition), chewing of food items, tooth brushing with ...

A dental crown is a type of cap placed on top of a damaged tooth. Dentists recommend dental crowns when: This article will discuss dental crowns, how a dentist decides you need one, and alternatives ...

In restorative dentistry, the preservation of natural tooth structure remains a primary objective, aligned with the principles of minimally invasive dentistry. This case study highlights the ...

Unless three or more teeth are aesthetically or structurally wanting, the demand for a subjective smile drives a person to look into restorations. Porcelain crowns and veneers are very effective ...

A dental crown, also sometimes referred to as a “cap,” is a type of dental restoration that fits over the remains of a tooth to restore the appearance of the natural tooth or to protect it from ...

Crowns, sometimes called caps, are fixed prosthetic devices that completely cover a tooth. They are cemented onto existing teeth or implants. They restore the normal shape and appearance of teeth. A ...

A dental crown is a cover for a damaged tooth. It helps restore the normal shape, function, and size of the tooth. Crowns don’t last forever, but you can extend the life of a crown if you take the ...

In the second article of this series we considered the broad range of materials from which crowns are made. The four main categories of crown were metal, ceramic, metal-ceramic and composite. Tooth ...

Dental crowns are partially covered by insurance, but not for cosmetic reasons Are crowns covered by dental insurance? The short answer is yes, but not in all cases. The most important determinant is ...

To treat a cavity your dentist will remove the decayed portion of the tooth and then "fill" the area on the tooth where the decayed material was removed. Fillings are also used to repair cracked or ...