Crowns and “Caps”

When the affected tooth does not have adequate
structure for supporting biting forces, then it risks
breaking, fracture or tooth loss.  The tooth may require
internal structural support with a “restoration under
the crown.”  The repaired tooth is then reshaped so
it can be protected.  The crown is a 3 dimensional
support for the tooth and may be fabricated by
combinations of metal and porcelain, all metal or all porcelain, depending on the support required of the bite.