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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 crown is a permanent covering that fits over an original tooth. If a tooth cannot be repaired by a simple filling, your dentist might recommend a crown. Generally, it will take more than one visit to insert your crown. The tooth has to be prepared to receive the crown, and an impression is made of the teeth so that the crown can be custom made to best fit your mouth.