Crowns are the strongest and most aesthetic tooth restorations. Comprised of porcelain, zirconia, precious metal (such as gold) or a combination of these, they are used to address to re-establish the structure integrity or appearance of a tooth or teeth.

Possible reasons for having a crown placed onto a tooth

* cracked/broken teeth

* heavily decayed teeth

* severely discoloured or stained teeth

* a tooth that has had root canal and is compromised structurally

* crowns can joined together to replace a missing tooth or teeth by forming a 'bridge'