A crown or 'cap' is a tooth shaped cover that is made to fit over your teeth. Crowns are usually the preferred option when a patient has badly chipped or fractured teeth, or perhaps when there is a tooth that has been heavily filled but is breaking down.   If a tooth has never formed properly, or is badly discoloured, a crown may be the best option to restore the tooth for a natural appearance.

Tooth coloured porcelain, sometimes attached to a metal inner shell for greater strength, is generally the most common type of crown used. However, there are also gold or metal crowns that can be used. Your dentist will advise you on the most suitable material for your circumstances.

This procedure will be done over two appointments. The first appointment to prepare your teeth and take an impression. A temporary crown can then be placed whilst the permanent crown is being made. Using the impression, a crown will be made to fit and this will be cemented in during your second appointment.