Dental Crowns in Colchester

If you have teeth that have been extensively or repeatedly filled, you will probably at some stage, need a crown to strengthen them. Traditionally, crowns gave a dark metallic look to teeth but nowadays dental technology has created porcelain crowns which blend in with your other teeth creating a natural look and feel.

A crown is part of a rebuilding process and is also often used when a tooth has broken or become seriously weakened. It literally fits over the part of the tooth that remains, providing strength and restoring natural shape and contours. Also known as a "cap", this pretty accurately describes the function of the crown. Sometimes it will be necessary to fit one in order to protect a root filling or to help with retaining a bridge or denture.

Crowns can be made from a variety of different materials which vary in strength but the majority are nowadays constructed by creating a precious metal base and bonding layers of porcelain over it. Porcelain and composite materials can be used without the metal but these will not be as hard wearing, although they sometimes give an improved look from a cosmetic point of view. At The Dental Studio Colchester, we will offer advice on the best option for you to choose in your individual circumstances.