Sometimes a tooth is unsuitable for a veneer for a number of reasons so a crown or 'cap' needs to be made. This may completely or partially cover a tooth above the gum line. Its function is to restore the tooth to its normal shape and size, while protecting and strengthening the remaining tooth and restoring it’s natural original appearance. Crowns are made of porcelain, ceramic, or porcelain with precious metal inside for strength.
Crowns can be used to correct chipped or fractured teeth, broken down fillings, teeth that are malformed, malpositioned or discoloured; all of which can affect your smile.
New porcelains and ceramics such as the Cercon®, Cerec®, Procera, Inceram or the Lava systems, are extremely bio-compatible and do not require a metal core for their unparalleled strength. This allows light to shine through the crown in the same way as natural teeth making them indistinguishable from your own teeth. The Cercon system comes with a 5 year manufacturer guarantee
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Before and After Crowns
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