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Dental Crowns: Guide to everything you need to Know

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Is your tooth broken or cracked? Have you got the root canal done? Do you want to fix your smile? Well then, a Dental or Tooth Crown is all you need. Dental crowns are most commonly used when it comes to dental procedures. Let us understand what a Dental crown is, its types, procedure, cost, aftercare, etc. in detail. What is a Dental Crown? A Dental crown, commonly known as a ‘cap’, is a custom-made hollow tooth-shaped cover put over a tooth or an implant. An implant is an artificial tooth root. Usually, dental crowns are used to cover damaged, discoloured and weakened teeth. They can also be used to make your smile better. A dental crown can be made of porcelain, ceramic, zirconia, metal, composite resin or a combination of these materials. However, your dentist will decide on the material of your dental crown based on: Location of the tooth How much of it will show while smiling Position of gum tissue The function of the tooth The remaining original tooth Colour of the surrounding t...