In cosmetic dentistry, crowns
(sometimes called "caps") are used less
frequently since the advent of veneers,
but in some cases a crown may be necessary for a particular
tooth. A tooth with a bad fracture or a large filling
may be a candidate for a crown instead of a veneer. Cosmetic
crowns are fabricated from all ceramic materials to provide
a life-like and natural appearance.
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Before: This tooth has a large filling
as shown. A crown is needed on this tooth, instead of
a veneer, because there isn't enough natural tooth left
to support a veneer. A crown will cover and protect the
tooth, but will look the same as a veneer. |
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After: The top teeth now have veneers,
except the one that had the large filling, which now has
a crown. |
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