Dental Porcelain Crowns

A porcelain crown is a dental restoration that covers or "caps" a tooth to restore it to its normal shape, size and function. The purpose of dental porcelain crowns is to protect the tooth from breakage or to improve the appearance of a tooth. A crown can:
  • Restore a tooth when there isn't enough tooth remaining to provide support for a large filling
  • Attach a bridge to replace missing teeth
  • Protect a weak tooth from fracturing
  • Restore a fractured tooth
  • Cover a badly shaped or discolored tooth
  • Cover a dental implant
The look and function of a porcelain crown are considered when choosing the material most suitable for you. Dr. Jackson will consider the tooth location, the position of the gum tissue, the amount of tooth that shows when you smile, the color or shade of the tooth and the function of the tooth.

Dental Porcelain Crowns are made from several types of materials. Metal alloys, ceramics, porcelain, or combinations of these materials may be used. In the process of making a crown, the material often is colored to blend in with your natural teeth.

The look and function of a porcelain crown are considered when choosing the material most suitable for you. Dr. Jackson will consider the tooth location, the position of the gum tissue, the amount of tooth that shows when you smile, the color or shade of the tooth and the function of the tooth.