Dental Crown

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Dental Crown has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard (Nov 2025).

In dentistry, a crown or a dental cap is a type of dental restoration that completely caps or encircles a tooth or dental implant. A crown may be needed when a large dental cavity threatens the health of a tooth. Some dentists will also finish root canal treatment by covering the exposed tooth with a crown. A crown is typically bonded to the tooth by dental cement. They can be made from various materials, which are usually fabricated using indirect methods. Crowns are used to improve the strengt