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Cosmetic Crowns A crown, or dental cap, is a tooth-shaped covering applied over a tooth to preserve it in the case of decay or mask it for cosmetic reasons. Crowns can be made of a variety of materials depending where they are to be placed in the mouth. Gold and metal crowns offer very high strength and durability at the back of the mouth where biting forces are greatest. Tooth coloured porcelain is used at the front of the mouth to give excellent aesthetics and natural tooth characteristics to create flawless smiles.
The life expectancy of a crown varies, depending on oral hygiene and the material used. Crowns can sometimes be damaged by bad habits like opening bottles, so it is imperative they are well looked after and maintained through regular check-ups. For more information on crowns, click here (requires Adobe Acrobat). |
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