Am I a Candidate?

If you have a tooth or teeth that have significantly decayed and there is not enough tooth structure to support a filling or your tooth has been fractured and cannot be built up using traditional composite bonding techniques, then you may be a suitable candidate for a crown or cap. You may also want to opt for a crown if you have a large cavity and want more protection than a filling or inlay may offer or if you grind your teeth or have acid erosion. Dentists also often use crowns after root canal treatment to strengthen the tooth. If you have had a dental implant to replace a missing tooth, a crown will be fitted to the implant.