A dental crown (also called a tooth cap) restores a tooth's shape, size, and strength. It fully encases the visible portion of your tooth. Once it is permanently bonded in place, only a dentist or specialist can remove it.

With proper care and good oral hygiene, the life of a tooth crown can range from 5 to 15 years.

If a natural tooth-colored porcelain crown is chosen, our CEREC® CAD/CAM treatment gives patients a completed permanent crown in just one office visit. Other types of crown require two office visits.

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A tooth cap may be prescribed by your dentist to:

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• Restore and protect a tooth that is worn, decayed, cracked, or broken

• Protect and support a tooth after a very large filling or root canal treatment

• Cover a dental implant

• Hold a dental bridge or other prosthetic device in place

• Improve your smile by covering a misshapen or severely discolored tooth