When Is a Temporary Dental Crown Needed? A dental crown is used to protect and restore a tooth if there’s been any form of damage. Dental crowns may be needed for several different reasons. It may ...

Brian T. Luong, DMD, is an orthodontist at Anaheim Hills Orthodontics and Santa Ana Orthodontics and Chief Dental Officer at Become Aligners. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that replaces a ...

Crowns, sometimes called caps, are fixed prosthetic devices that completely cover a tooth. They are cemented onto existing teeth or implants. They restore the normal shape and appearance of teeth. A ...

Temporary dental crowns protect teeth or dental implants while a permanent crown is in production. Dentists recommend crowns in several circumstances. For example, individuals may require a crown if ...