A dental crown is a tooth-shaped case that is cemented in place over an entire existing tooth. A full crown will typically completely encase an existing tooth, including some of the surface above the gumline.

There are several types of Dental Crowns available now. A HealthGlobe Patient Advocate can work with you to have a dentist recommend a crown that would work in your circumstance.

• Metal Dental Crown - Many different types of metal alloys are used in dental crown construction including gold, palladium, nickel and chromium. The main drawback of metal crowns is the obvious metallic look.
• Porcelain Fused To Metal Dental Crown - These dental crowns can be color matched to your adjacent teeth to create a more natural look.
• All Ceramic Dental Crown or All Porcelain Dental Crown - These dental crowns generally provide the best color match, and are also a good choice for individuals allergic to metals.

These are a variation of the traditional dental crown, which covers the entire tooth. Partial crowns cover only part of the original tooth instead of completely encasing it.