A Patient's Guide To Dental Crowns And Their 4 Main Applications
If you have heard about dental crowns but do not yet have one, then you must be wondering just exactly what they are and what they are used for.
Dental Crown Basics
Dental crowns, also called "caps" in some areas of the country, are machine made covers which are made for damaged or decayed teeth. To make a crown, the dentist takes an impression of a decayed tooth using a rubber material, and then sends it off to a specialized dental lab who will manufacture the crown.