Crowns can be restorative, aesthetic, or functional. As mentioned above, they restore the strength of a damaged tooth. But we also place crowns on certain teeth to improve their aesthetic appearance, when a tooth is misshapen, for instance. Crowns also function as anchors for dental bridges.
Here are typical dental problems where a crown may be used:
Teeth with overly large fillings
Severely worn-down teeth
Broken or fractured teeth
Heavily decayed teeth
Teeth with decay that already have a filling
Misshapen teeth
Severely discolored teeth
Teeth that have had a root canal