These are also known as 'caps' and are artificial covers which fit over a specially prepared tooth to restore it to normal function and appearance.

They are used to restore decayed or damaged teeth and also to improve aesthetics. They are made of porcelain bonded to metal or totally in porcelain. The latter generally has slightly better aesthetics and is therefore used on anterior teeth. A badly broken tooth may need a post fitted into the root of the tooth to give better support to the crown.

In front of your mouth where the appearance of the teeth is a high priority, we now recommend Procera all porcelain crowns which have superior aesthetics and excellent strength. They look and feel like natural teeth, and because there is no core of metal they do not produce the 'black line' seen on older types of crowns at the gum margin.