A dental crown is a restorative cap that is placed around an existing tooth or dental implant and bonded. They are often used when a large cavity threatens the health of a tooth, or when a tooth needs to be restored after it has been cracked or broken.

In order to prepare a crown for use, your Port Coquitlam dentist, Dr. Chahl, will need to take an impression from your mouth and use it to have the crown crafted. You will typically need to come back for another Oxford Family Dental appointment to have the crown bonded to your teeth.

Crowns are created to match the colour, shape, and size of your existing teeth for a flawless finish. The average lifespan of a crown is approximately 10 years, after which it will need to be replaced.