Dental
crowns, also known as “caps,” preserve the
functionality of damaged teeth. Crowns may be used to
protect a cracked tooth, restore functionality of a
tooth with excessive decay, or replace a pre-existing
crown. The purpose of a dental crown is to encase a
needy tooth with a custom-designed material. Dentists
today have a variety of conservative treatment options
through which to restore teeth. If possible, these
options should be explored and discussed before
selecting the full coverage crown.