Restorative dentistry is the process of covering up or capping a tooth, strengthening or improving its appearance. Crowns are placed for a number reasons:

* Not enough tooth remaining to support a filling
* Attach a bridge
* Protect weak teeth from fracturing
* Restore fractured teeth
* Cover badly shaped or discolored teeth
* Cover a dental implant

Materials used range from gold, porcelain, ceramic or a combination.

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