What is a tooth crown or a cap When is it done
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2007-11-11 18:17:02
Answer:
Tooth crown is prosthesis which can be done by dentist for many reasons. it can be done for replacement of missing teeth which is known as bridge. crown is mandatory after doing root canal treatment ( RCT ) . sometime person has yellow teeth or fractured teeth which can disfigure smile can be efficiently corrected by replacing it with crown. if person has multiple cavity or deep cavity teeth can be protected by it after giving crown. there are so many materials which can be usd to make dental prosthesis like Gold crown , White metal crown, Ceramic, Zirconium ceramic, Alumina ceramic, newest is Procera tech. making tooth crown by CAD CAM.
A tooth crown is a prosthesis which covers the entire tooth visible in the mouth. It is made of various materials like metal or ceramic. It is done for various cases like a tooth having multiple carious surfaces, to strengthen the tooth after doing root canal treatment and sometimes even for cosmetic purposes.
IT COVERS YOUR TOOTH AND IT IS DONE WHEN THE TEETH ARE VERY BADLY BROKEN.