Dental Crowns · Smith's Wood · Castle Bromwich
Restore, protect and strengthen your teeth
A versatile, long-established restoration to help you keep your natural tooth for as long as possible.
GDC-registered dental team · New patients welcome
Understanding dental crowns
What is a dental crown?
A dental crown is a custom-made cap that fits over the entire visible surface of a prepared tooth, from the gumline upwards. It is permanently cemented in place and restores the tooth to its natural shape, size, and function.
Placing a crown is an irreversible procedure. Preparation involves removing a layer of tooth structure from all surfaces of the tooth to create space for the crown. Your dentist will always ensure a crown is the most appropriate treatment before recommending it, and will explain all available alternatives.
Crowns are fabricated in a dental laboratory by a GDC-registered dental technician. The material, shade, and shape are carefully chosen to match your existing teeth and meet the functional demands of the tooth being restored.
Important — irreversible treatment
Crown preparation involves the permanent removal of natural tooth structure. Once a tooth has been prepared for a crown, it will always require a crown or similar restoration.
Crown materials
Types of crown available
The most appropriate material depends on the location of the tooth, functional demands, and your aesthetic preferences.
Porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM)
A metal substructure covered with tooth-coloured porcelain. A long-established option offering a combination of strength and aesthetics.
All-ceramic / all-porcelain
Made from high-strength ceramics such as zirconia or lithium disilicate. The most natural-looking result and preferred for front teeth.
Gold alloy
An exceptionally durable option for back teeth, gentle on opposing teeth and often requiring less tooth reduction. Metallic appearance.
CEREC / same-day ceramic
Where available, designed, milled, and fitted in a single appointment using digital impressions and an in-practice milling unit.
Clinical indications
When is a dental crown recommended?
Heavily filled or broken-down tooth
Where a large filling occupies much of the tooth, the remaining walls become vulnerable to fracture. A crown provides full coverage protection.
Following root canal treatment
A tooth that has had root canal treatment becomes more brittle and is often crowned to protect it, particularly on back teeth.
Cracked tooth
A crown holds the tooth together and prevents a crack from spreading further.
Dental implant restoration
A crown is the most common way to restore a single dental implant, replacing a missing tooth functionally and aesthetically.
Severely worn teeth
Teeth significantly worn by grinding, acid erosion, or wear may require crowns to restore their original height and function.
Support for a dental bridge
A conventional bridge uses crowns on the teeth either side of a gap to anchor an artificial tooth in place.
At Castle Bromwich Dental Care we follow minimum intervention. Where a tooth can be adequately restored with a filling, inlay, onlay, or composite bonding, we will recommend that instead of a crown.
The treatment journey
What to expect
Examination and treatment planning
A thorough clinical assessment, often including X-rays. All options are discussed before proceeding.
Tooth preparation
Under local anaesthetic, a layer of tooth structure is removed to create space for the crown. This step is irreversible and only proceeds with your written consent.
Impressions and shade selection
Precise impressions or digital scans are taken and the shade selected to match your natural teeth. These records are sent to the laboratory.
Temporary crown
A temporary crown protects the prepared tooth while your permanent crown is made. Avoid very hard or sticky foods during this period.
Laboratory fabrication
Your crown is made by a GDC-registered technician — typically taking one to two weeks.
Fitting your permanent crown
The temporary is removed, the new crown checked for fit, bite and appearance, and then permanently cemented.
Review and ongoing care
Your crowned tooth is monitored at routine check-ups and supported by regular hygiene appointments.
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Castle Bromwich Dental Care · Castle Bromwich, Birmingham