Dental Crown/Cap is a full coverage restoration that completely covers the tooth structure. Commonly used to restore damaged or decayed teeth in children.

Why Is It Needed?

Following a pulp treatment ( Pulpectomy, Pulpotomy, Pulp capping) , multi surface restoration, large restoration or in case of repeated failure of a restoration the milk tooth loses its original strength to function properly in turn resulting in a questionable prognosis.

Placing a dental crown in the above mentioned conditions not only covers the entire tooth but also provides the original strength to serve ( in chewing) like before and survive till natural exfoliation.

A crown once placed not only maintains the shape and contour of the tooth but also controls further damage of the treated tooth.

Following a pulp treatment ( Pulpectomy, Pulpotomy, Pulp capping) , multi surface restoration, large restoration or in case of repeated failure of a restoration the milk tooth loses its original strength to function properly in turn resulting in a questionable prognosis.

Placing a dental crown in the above mentioned conditions not only covers the entire tooth but also provides the original strength to serve ( in chewing) like before and survive till natural exfoliation.

A crown once placed not only maintains the shape and contour of the tooth but also controls further damage of the treated tooth.

Dental crowns available for milk teeth are preformed ( readymade) and standardized.

Based on the treated tooth size a suitable crown is placed.

For front teeth : Resin strip crowns, Zirconia crowns (Tooth colored).

For back teeth : Metal (stainless steel) crowns, Zirconia crowns (Tooth colored).

Based on the treated tooth condition, position of the tooth, age and cooperation ability of the child, our specialists decide the best possible crown/cap for your little one. It may vary from one tooth to the other and one patient to the other.