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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:
Crown - Simple crown procedure utilizing a porcelain crown fused to non-precious metal and not involving complicated prep. Anatomical Crown - That portion of tooth normally covered by, and including, enamel. Abutment Crown - Artificial crown serving for the retention or support of a dental prosthesis.