Crowns and bridges are fixed prosthetic devices that are meant to be in the mouth permanently. Crowns are tooth-shaped caps that are placed directly over an affected tooth. They are often suggested by dentists for several reasons, such as:
- To replace a large filling in cases where there is not enough tooth remaining
- To protect weak teeth from fracturing
- To cover a dental implant
- To attach a bridge
- To cover a discolored or misshapen tooth
- To restore a fractured or damaged tooth
- To cover a tooth that has undergone root canal treatment