Description :

Crown is an artificial replacement that restores missing tooth structure by surrounding most or all of the remaining structure with a material such as cast metal resin porcelain or a combination of materials it is intended to reproduce both the form and the function of the tooth and to restore the appearance. Dentists today use five main types of pediatric crowns stainless steel composite strip polycarbonate resin veneered and zirconia ceramic each of these crown types has advantages and disadvantages that dictate its suitability for different applications. Stainless steel crowns are the most common type of crown used in pediatric dentistry these are what many people call silver crowns these shiny silver crowns are very strong and durable and are a great option for fixing molars the back teeth when aesthetics are not a concern aside from the color these crowns are superior to fillings . For children a crown may be used on primary baby teeth in order to save a tooth that has been so damaged by decay that it cant support a filling protect the teeth of a child at high risk for