crown (tooth) crown (tooth) in dentistry, crown refers to the anatomical area of teeth, usually covered by enamel. the crown is usually visible in the mouth after developing below the gingiva and then erupting into place. if part of the tooth gets chipped or broken, a dentist can apply an artificial crown. artificial crowns are used most commonly to entirely cover a damaged tooth or to cover an implant. bridges are also used to cover a space if one or more teeth is missing. they are cemented to natural teeth or implants surrounding the space where the tooth once stood. there are various materials that can be used including a type of cement or stainless steel. the cement crowns look like regular teeth while the stainless steel crowns are silver or gold. for the dental procedure, see crown (dentistry). crowncrown labeled at left in image.detailsidentifierslatincorona dentismeshd019228ta98a05.1.03.009ta2915fma55623anatomical terminology 1. tooth 2. enamel 3. dentin 4. dental pulp ::5. cameral pulp ::6. root pulp :7. cementum :8. crown ::9. cusp ::10. sulcus :11. neck :12. root ::13. furcation ::14. root apex :::15. apical foramen 16. gingival sulcus 17. periodontium :18. gingiva: ::19. free or interdental ::20. marginal ::21. alveolar :22. periodontal ligament :23. alveolar bone 24. vessels and nerves: :25. dental :26. periodontal :27. alveolar through channel