A crown (sometimes called a cap) is a dental restoration that completely covers a tooth and it is bonded to the tooth using a dental cement. It is made to protect a tooth from further damage and to restore it to its original shape and size. It improves the strength and appearance of a tooth.

Crowns can be fabricated from numerous types and combination of materials such as:

• FCC (Full Cast Crown): which is a full metal crown. It can be made of gold or other dental alloys of varying costs.
• PVC (Prcelain Veneered Crown): Porcelain is baked on top of a dental alloy in an attempt to make a crown look more natural.
• CSC (Ceramic Substrate Crown): A crown that is made entirely of ceramics. It is most natural looking and cosmetic type of crown.

Contact your Pewaukee dentist, Dr. Hamedi at Healthy Smile Dental Care today to learn more about dental crowns.