What are dental crowns ?
                     DENTAL CROWNS : 
ALL YOU NEED TO 
KNOW
WHAT ARE DENTAL 
CROWNS?
A Dental Crown is a tooth-shaped cap that 
can be placed over your tooth to cover it, 
restore its size, shape, and strength, and 
improve its overall appearance. The Dental 
Crown covers the visible portion of the tooth 
that lies at and above the gum.
WHY YOU NEED DENTAL CROWNS?
You may need Dental crowns Treatment in the 
following situations:
• To cover and support a tooth with large fillings
• To hold a dental bridge in place
• To cover a dental implant
• To safeguard a weak tooth from breaking
• To cover severely discolored teeth
• To make a cosmetic adjustment
Types of Dental 
Crowns
CERAMIC CROWNS
A Ceramic dental crown is often 
used to restore the front teeth. Due 
to their natural color and texture 
ceramic crowns are able to blend 
effortlessly with your natural teeth.
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Pros & 
Pros Cons
:
• It matches your natural teeth in color and  
appearance
• It is difficult to notice a damaged tooth is being 
hidden and protected
Con 
: • More tooth 
reduction
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METAL CROWNS
Gold crowns are one of the 
classic types of dental crowns. It 
can be placed over any tooth 
that's damaged due to breakage, 
decay, or any general trauma
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Pros & 
Pros Cons
:
• Strong and highly resistant
• Good compatibility
• Superior fit
Con 
:
• Metal allergies
• Shiny Metallic 
appearance 2
PORCELAIN FUSED METAL 
CROWNS (PFM)
PFM are  widely used dental crowns 
which provide aesthetics  (due to 
the porcelain coat that covers the 
cap) and  strength ( due to their 
metal structure).These crowns are 
very gentle against their 
neighboring teeth. 3
Pros & 
Pros Cons
: • They are more robust and often more durable.
• High rate of success in the long run
• Restore your tooth and matches your natural 
tooth color
Con 
: • Porcelain breakage
• They may wear Opposing teeth
• Greater tooth reduction is needed
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