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What is a dental crown?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap. Dentists use crowns to restore weak, broken or decayed teeth.
\nA crown fits over your entire tooth, like a snug hat. To ensure a proper fit, a dentist will need to remove a small amount of enamel before bonding your new crown in place.
\nDental technicians craft crowns from a variety of materials, including resin, metal and porcelain.<\/p>\n

When would you need a dental crown?<\/h3>\n

Crowns serve several purposes. You may need a dental crown to:<\/strong><\/div>\n

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Strengthen a weak tooth.
\nProtect and support a cracked tooth.
\nRestore a worn-down or broken tooth.
\nHold a dental bridge in place.
\nCover a severely stained or discolored tooth.
\nCover a root canal-treated tooth.
\nCover a dental implant.<\/p>\n

What are the benefits of dental crowns?<\/h3>\n

The most notable advantage of a dental crown is that it can prolong the life of a natural tooth. Specifically, crowns can:<\/strong><\/div>\n