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Crowns
As modern dentistry is moving away from metal restoration we can also offer a wider range of ceramic crowns. When a tooth is very broken down it is necessary to provide a crown. This involves trimming the tooth down to a cylindrical shape, taking an impression, and asking a laboratory to manufacture a crown, which is subsequently cemented in place with a special adhesive.
You could choose to have a gold crown, which is particularly suitable for back teeth which do not show, as gold is hard wearing and very kind to the mouth. Ceramic or metal-free crowns (or caps) are made entirely out of porcelain without any underlying metal. These can provide an excellent solution under the right circumstances. They are especially suited for front teeth as no unsightly grey margins show even if the gum shrinks.