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A dental crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that is placed over a tooth—covering the tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and/or to improve its appearance. The crowns, when cemented into place, fully encase the entire visible portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line.

A dental crown may be needed in the following situations:

1. To protect a weak tooth (for instance, from decay) from breaking or to hold together parts of a cracked tooth.

2. To restore an already broken tooth or a tooth that has been severely worn down.

3. To cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn't a lot of tooth left.

4. To hold a dental bridge in place.

5. To cover misshaped or severely discolored teeth.

6. To cover a dental implant.