Crowns are dental appendages used to cover teeth that have been damaged, are worn down or are in danger of being lost because of decay. Cosmetic dental work is achieved with crowns, which come in a variety of materials from porcelain ceramics to...
A dental crown procedure involves placing a cap over a real tooth or implant. A crown is needed when tooth structure has been weakened due to decay or cracking. It can be done to restore a tooth to its normal shape and size, and is usually used on...
Dental amalgam dates back as far as the 1850s and is one of the earliest used materials for fillings. Prior to the use of dental amalgam, gold was used to replace areas eaten away by dental caries. Dental amalgam is used less today than in...
A dental crown is like a form-fitting cap placed over a tooth; it can restore both the appearance and function of a damaged tooth. Your dentist will first prepare your tooth to be fitted with a crown, then take impressions of the tooth and...
Parents magazine's online site says that in 2007, 28 percent of children had at least one cavity in a baby tooth, and that dental disease is the most prevalent disease in childhood. According to the Mayo Clinic, the cause of cavities, also known...
