What is the definition or description of: crown?

Upper part of tooth: The crown of a tooth is that part of the tooth on top of the root. The crown of the tooth is the part that is visible in the mouth. A crown restoration is a procedure that restores the crown of a tooth that is damaged by fracture or extensive decay by cementing a replica of the crown over a prepared tooth, and is one of the most common procedures done in dentistry.

Tooth Covering: A crown, also referred to as a cap, is a covering that is placed over a tooth. Crowns are placed to protect a tooth from failure, such as breaking, or to replace parts of a missing tooth.

A dental crown is...: A type of dental restoration which completely caps or encircles a tooth or dental implant. Crowns are often needed when a large cavity threatens the ongoing health of a tooth. They are typically bonded to the tooth using a dental cement. Crowns can be made from many materials(including gold and porcelain), which are usually fabricated using indirect methods.

Crown or Cap: A crown is a dental restoration which completely encircles a tooth or dental implant. Crowns are often needed when a large cavity threatens the ongoing health of a tooth, or if a tooth has fractured extensively. Crowns can be made of porcelain, gold, or a combination of porcelain and gold.

Cover: A crown is a metal, porcelain or composite material that covers or replaces a significant portion of your tooth.

A crown or a cap: A crown or cap is when the tooth is trimmed down to a core and then a crown is fabricated and cemented on to replace the trimmed portion and making the tooth whole again. Crowns are used to strengthen weakened or damaged teeth. For example after a root canal procedure. Also they are done for cosmetic reasons when a filling would not correct a defect of shape or color.

Crown: A crown is a type of dental restoration which completely caps or encircles a tooth or dental implant.