Interested in tooth restoration and dental crowns? Discover what dental crowns are, how they are used and what they're made of. This presentation covers everything from the reasons to get a dental crown, to why you or someone you know might benefit from one. You'll also get a list of tips and resources to ensure you get the best results.

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Everything You Need To Know About
Dental Crowns

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What Is A Dental Crown?
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A dental crown is a type of tooth
restoration that fully cups the
portion of a tooth or dental implant
that lies at and above the gum
line.
The crown becomes the tooth's
new outer surface.

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A dental crown is permanently
cemented to the tooth it has
been made for.
Once placed, the tooth-crown
unit functions, and is cared
for, just like a natural tooth.
What Is A Dental Crown?
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1. To cover and
support a tooth with a
large filling when there
is not a lot of tooth left
(or to hold a dental
bridge in place).
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2. To protect a tooth
weakened (by
cavities, decay, etc.)
from breaking. A crown
can also help hold
together a cracked
tooth.
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3. To restore an
already broken tooth or
a tooth that has been
severely worn down.
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4. Improve the form
and appearance of
your teeth (including
color, shape and even
apparent alignment).
Why Is A Crown Needed?
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5. To cover a dental
implant so that it
better matches your
natural teeth.
Why Is A Crown Needed?
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Porcelain (or other type of dental
ceramic). Dental crowns which are
made up of porcelain or silica use
material similar to vases and clay pots.
There are two types of Porcelain
Crowns: porcelain fused metal crown
(PFM) and all porcelain crowns.
What Are Crowns Made of?
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Metal (a gold or other metal
alloy). Gold crowns are a
classic type of dental crowns
which are made entirely from
gold or gold alloy.
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A combination of dental ceramic
and metal alloy (porcelain-fused-
to-metal crowns). A thin metal
casting is made first and porcelain
is applied over the entire surface.
No metal is placed at the gum line
where the teeth are viewed.
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 To restore or make changes to the shape of your teeth
 To strengthen and fortify your teeth
 To improve the appearance of your teeth
Reasons To Get A Crown?
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Strengthens your teeth
It helps strengthen the tooth
by adding a hard outer shell
that protects the tooth
structure within.
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Restores or improves your
tooth's shape
It's easier to get the "perfect"
tooth shape with a crown.
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Improved appearance
Typically, teeth that qualify
for dental crowns are
misshaped, broken or
severely discolored. A
crown often enhances the
appearance of those teeth.
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Take these 3 simple tips to ensure you get the best results
1.Estimate the cost of a crown in your town with our Dental Cost Calculator
2.Find a local dentist in our Dental Directory of over 90,000 dentists
3. Get Financing for the entire cost of your new dental crown
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