Is there a difference between a cap and a crown?

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My teeth are bonded together and need to be fixed and I am looking at my options--I am 65 years old

Sarah Thompson, DMD · Answer

Hello Claire,A crown and a cap are the same.  A crown wraps entirely around the tooth and is used to repair a fractured tooth, protect a tooth with a large filling or improve the appearance of teeth. I always recommend selecting an experienced cosmetic dentist that really knows what they are doing. The best indicator to determine if the dentist is going to give you the results that s/he claims, is by viewing before and after photos of his/her patients that have undergone similar or the same procedures. Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMDSt. Louis, MO area (O'Fallon, IL)Real Self 100

Steven Davidowitz, DDS · Answer

A cap is the same thing as a crown. A tooth requires a crown when strength and protection is needed, or when there is too much tooth structure missing ie.extensive decay, a large failing filling,  a root canal treated tooth, etcthe crown restoration can wrap around the entire outside of the whole tooth or be a partial coverage.There are several different cermamic materials, gold materials and metal that dentists can choose between.  Each with its benefits and is dependant on esthetics, strength, and clinical situation.

Yasser A. Elseweifi, DDS · Answer

A cap and a crown are the same. Both cover most or all the tooth surfaces. A crown or cap are used to restore a tooth when a considerable portion of the natural tooth is destroyed by decay or trauma. It is also used for cosmetic reasons.

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