There are several reasons why Dr. Divya Nagaraj DDS may recommend a dental crown. This includes to: • Cover a dental implant. • Cover a misshapen tooth. • Cover a severely discolored tooth. • Hold a dental bridge in place. • Hold together parts of a cracked tooth. • Make a cosmetic modification. • Protect a weak tooth from breaking. • Restore a previously broken- or worn-down tooth. • Support a tooth with a large filling, especially if there is not a lot of teeth left as a result.