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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:
The part of the tooth that you can see is called the crown. The outer part of it is covered with a hard white material called enamel which protects the tooth. It is often hard and shiny and acts as a tooth's bodyguard. It protects the inside parts of the tooth. Below it is dentin, a yellow bonelike material that is softer than the outer part.