While monarchs are usually coronated by high-ranking members of clergy, teeth typically receive crowns from skilled dental professionals. Dental crowns are tooth-shaped appliances that are placed over damaged teeth to restore their strength, appearance, and function. Also called “caps,” these devices can be made from porcelain, zirconia, gold, or alloy, and they can protect compromised teeth from further damage so that they can last much longer than they would otherwise. Here’s a brief guide to how dentists prepare teeth for dental crowns.
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