Dental Crowns: Protect and Restore Your Teeth for the Long Term

What is a dental crown?

A dental crown is a fixed prosthesis that covers a damaged, root canal treated, or broken tooth. It restores the tooth’s shape, strength, and function. It is permanently cemented onto the tooth or an implant.

When is a crown placed?

• After a root canal treatment (devitalized tooth)

• In cases of deep decay or significant fracture

• To cover a dental implant

• To improve the aesthetics of a smile

• To reinforce a weakened tooth after repeated treatments

Types of dental crowns

🔹 Ceramic crowns (zirconia or E.max)
✅ Natural aesthetics
✅ Ideal for visible teeth (incisors, canines)

🔹 Metal-ceramic crowns
✅ Durable, good value for money
✅ Slight metal line at the base

🔹 Full metal crowns (gold or alloy)
✅ Extremely durable
✅ Mostly used in posterior (non-visible) areas

How is a crown placed?

• Tooth preparation (shaping, impression)

• Placement of a temporary crown

• Custom fabrication in the lab

• Placement of the final crown (cemented or sealed)

💡 The procedure typically requires 2 appointments.

What are the advantages?

✅ Protects the weakened tooth
✅ Restores chewing function
✅ Improves smile appearance
✅ Long lifespan (10 to 20 years)
✅ Biocompatible and durable materials

Care for a dental crown

Even though it is artificial, a crown must be brushed and cleaned like a natural tooth:

• Brush twice daily

• Use dental floss or interdental brushes

• Regular dental check-ups

Conclusion

Dental crowns are a reliable, aesthetic, and durable solution to restore a damaged tooth. At Dentiste Djerba, we offer custom crowns tailored to your functional and aesthetic needs.