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The terms dental crowns and caps are synonymous. If dental decay, cracked fillings, root canals, clenching or grinding the teeth have caused extensive damage to the underlying tooth structure a dental filling may not be a sufficient restoration. The only way to completely restore the cosmetic appearance and function of this tooth is often full coverage with a dental crown. The good news is that a completed dental crown looks and feels like a natural tooth.
In addition to restoring a single natural tooth, crowns can be used in other situations including being the supporting ends of dental bridge, covering dental implants, or as coverage for a cracked tooth to prevent further breakdown. A crown may also be indicated when a discolored or stained tooth needs to be restored to its natural appearance. Crowns can be made of either porcelain baked onto a metal substrate, all-porcelain, or many of the new ceramic materials that have been developed.
There is no difference. "Crown" and "cap" are two names for the same restoration, a full-coverage cap placed over a damaged tooth to restore its shape, strength, and appearance.
A crown may be needed when a tooth has extensive damage from decay, a cracked filling, a root canal, or grinding and clenching that a standard filling can't adequately repair.
Dental crowns can be made from porcelain fused to metal, all-porcelain, or newer ceramic materials, giving your dentist flexibility to match your tooth's function and cosmetic needs.
Yes. A properly completed dental crown is designed to look and feel like a natural tooth, blending in seamlessly with your smile.
Yes. Crowns are often used as anchors for a dental bridge, to cover a dental implant, or to protect a cracked tooth from further damage.
Yes. A dental crown can restore a tooth's natural appearance when staining or discoloration can't be corrected with whitening alone.
Dental crowns are a durable, long-term restoration option, though lifespan depends on the material used, your oral hygiene, and habits like grinding or clenching.
The tooth is typically numbed before preparation, so the procedure itself is generally comfortable. Any post-procedure sensitivity is usually mild and temporary.
The damaged portion of the tooth is reshaped to make room for the crown, which is then custom-fitted and cemented into place to restore full function and appearance.
Alamance Family Dentistry provides crowns and caps at 2960 Professional Park Drive in Burlington, NC. Call (336) 228-8159 to schedule a consultation.
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