How are crowns made?
The outer layer of the tooth or the filling is shaped to reduce its size so that space is created for the crown. A mould of your teeth and the surrounding gum is taken by the Dentist. A temporary crown is placed over the prepared tooth while the mould is sent to the dental laboratory for the fabrication of the permanent crown. The dentist would help you choose the best possible color that would match the remaining natural teeth of yours.

Metal crowns have been around for years. They can be used on teeth that are not seen when you smile. Crowns can also be made with a combination of metal and porcelain. These crowns offer the strength of the metal and the good appearance of the porcelain. Crowns made entirely of porcelain are also available. Your dentist will help you choose the best crown for you based on the particular condition.

Crowns

Crowns are tooth shaped caps that fit over the front or back teeth. Teeth with large fillings are weak and often break when biting. Teeth that have large decays or cracked teeth are also possible indications for crowns. A root canal treated tooth is very likely to crack or break and therefore a crown is often recommended.