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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:
What is a Post Crown? A post crown is a combination of a post (that extends down into the root canal of your tooth) and a dental crown. There is actually a third element called the 'core'. A crown requires a solid core if it is to be successful and resist all the forces that will be placed on it for many years to come.