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Procedures

# Dental crown

A dental crown is a cap that fits over a whole tooth. It restores a tooth's shape and strength and protects it.

A dental crown is sometimes called a cap. It fits over your entire tooth. To place a crown, your dentist must remove some of your natural tooth enamel. They shape the tooth, then place the crown over it.

According to the ADA, a crown can make a tooth stronger and improve its appearance. It can help strengthen a tooth with a large filling when there is not enough tooth left to hold the filling. Crowns can also be used to attach bridges, protect a weak tooth from breaking or restore one that is already broken.

Crowns can be made from different materials, such as porcelain or metal. See [porcelain](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/porcelain) and [temporary crown](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/temporary-crown). Not to be confused with the [anatomical crown](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/anatomical-crown), the part of the tooth you see. Our office describes crowns on its [dental crown page](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/services/dental-crown).

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## Related terms

-   [Anatomical crown](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/anatomical-crown)
-   [Porcelain](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/porcelain)
-   [Temporary crown](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/temporary-crown)
-   [Dental filling](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/dental-filling)
-   [Dental bridge](https://towncenterdental.multisites.ai/glossary/dental-bridge)

## Sources

1.  [Cleveland Clinic: Restorative Dentistry: What It Is, Types & Procedures](https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/10924-dental-restorations)
2.  [MouthHealthy (ADA): Crowns](https://www.mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z/crowns)

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