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Dentists serving the greater Pasadena area, South Pasadena, San Marino, Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, Alhambra, Arcadia, Temple City and Glendale.
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Dental Crowns
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.
Anterior Crown |
Posterior Crown |
Partial Crown |
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Why is a Dental Crown Needed?
A dental crown may be needed when at least one of the following occurs:
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To protect a weak tooth (for instance, from decay) from breaking or to hold together parts of a cracked tooth
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To restore an already broken tooth or a tooth that has been severely worn down
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To cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn't a lot of tooth left
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To hold a dental bridge in place
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To cover misshaped or severely discolored teeth
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To cover a dental implant
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