Crowns, or caps for teeth are custom-made for each patient and fitted onto a tooth, covering its entire surface. They are made of variety of different materials for example porcelain, ceramic etc.

Crowns can reinforce weak or cracked teeth and also change the look of teeth that are awkwardly shaped or discoloured. Crowns are also used for cases of teeth with large fillings, where a tooth has been subject to a fracture or after a root canal treatment.

A crown could be used for a number of other reasons, for example :

• You may have discoloured fillings and would like to improve the appearance of the tooth
• You may have had a root filling which will need a crown to protect it