It is a prosthetic rehabilitation stable and used to protect teeth from possible fractures
They are used in broken teeth, following endodontic treatment, to improve their aesthetic appearance and also used as supports of removable dentures.
There are various types crown.
- Metal: made of precious metal alloy or an alloy of palladium and gold.
- Ceramic: made entirely of porcelain.
- Metal-ceramic: made of metal alloy internally (titanium, gold, chromium, etc.) and externally covered by porcelain.
- Zirconium - Porcelain: made of zirconia internally and externally covered with porcelain.
The manufacture cost of a crown depends of its type.