Diagram of a Crown
A crown is a treatment for a large cavity or broken tooth. A crown protects a tooth
from breaking further and fits over the tooth like a thimble over a finger. It looks like a natural tooth. The procedure takes two visits. During the first visit the tooth is
reshaped to make room for the crown, an impression of the tooth is made, and a temporary crown is placed on the tooth. During the second visit the permanent crown is customized
to the tooth then permanently cemented in to place. Once a crown is placed most patients are unaware of it, as a properly made crown usually looks and feels
like a natural tooth. With proper care a crown can last many years.
Crown Example
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