Short answer. Crowns are used to cover damaged or weakened teeth. They can also be placed on implants. Before recommending one, the dentist checks how much healthy tooth remains and how your teeth fit together when you bite. Dental Nakeji includes that evaluation in its description of the service.
Why might a crown be needed?
The American Dental Association explains that a crown can help protect a weak tooth, restore a broken one or cover it when there is not enough tooth left to hold a large restoration. The specific need is determined at the consultation. Not every tooth with a stain, a cavity or a fracture requires a crown.
Your bite matters too
A restoration must fit the tooth and the way you close your mouth. That is why the dentist checks your bite and explains what preparation and follow-up would be needed. A crown does not replace brushing, cleaning between your teeth or regular checkups.
Before you decide
Ask what problem the treatment is meant to solve, what other options could be considered and what care the restoration would need. That way you can understand the goal of the treatment and its limits.
