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A crown is a cover or âcapâ your dentist can put on a tooth. The crown restores the tooth to its normal shape, size and function. The purpose of a crown is to make the tooth stronger or improve the way it looks. You may need a crown if you:
These types of dental crown are a combination of metal and porcelain crowns. When the dental technician makes them, they first form a shell of metal that accurately fits over the tooth. Afterwards, a veneering of porcelain is combined with this metal. As a result, the crown obtains a pearly tooth-like look. Advantage: