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A crown is a cover or âcapâ your dentist can put on a tooth. The crown restores the tooth to its normal shape, size and function. The purpose of a crown is to make the tooth stronger or improve the way it looks. You may need a crown if you:
A dental crown (or cap) is usually used for teeth that had large cavities, or had a root canal. Cost $800-$1000. Replacement: Crowns are made of porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, or metal. Although porcelain and metal do not decay (obviously) crowns may decay around the margin if you do not brush carefully.