A crown is then needed to cover the tooth completely to restore the size, shape, function and esthetics of the tooth.
Crowns usually require two appointments before they can be completed.
One appointment to prepare the tooth for a crown. Impressions of this preparation are taken which is sent to the dental laboratory for fabrication of the crown. A temporary crown is made for the patient until his return for his second visit. Meanwhile, the laboratory makes plaster models from the impressions to fabricate the crown. Crowns are usually made of all gold or gold alloy with a porcelain covering to match the color of the tooth.