How Dental Crowns Protect Teeth

Dental crowns are prosthetic devices that are made to resemble natural teeth, and they are placed over teeth that have been damaged in order to protect them. Crowns can be made of a variety of materials, including metal, porcelain-fused-to-metal, porcelain, and resin.

Teeth that have suffered large amounts of decay may require more than just a dental filling in order to be strong enough to withstand normal chewing forces. Crowns offer the necessary support. They can also be used to hold together the parts of a cracked tooth. In this capacity, they act like a splint for the damaged tooth. A crown may also be used by our Los Angeles cosmetic dentist to restore a tooth that is severely discolored or worn down.

After a root canal procedure, the tooth is no longer strong enough to support itself. That is why a crown is placed over it once the procedure has been finished. The crown is able to absorb the pressure that is exerted on the weakened tooth structure.

If you are wondering if a crown may be the best way to protect your teeth from further damage, contact our expert in porcelain crowns in Los Angeles to set up a consultation.