Crown (dental)
In one sentence
A dental crown is the custom-made cap fixed over a prepared tooth or an implant abutment — the visible, chewing part of the restoration.
A dental crown is the custom-made cap fixed over a prepared tooth or an implant abutment — the visible, chewing part of the restoration.
Why it matters
On implants, the crown is the final step after osseointegration; its material (zirconia, porcelain-metal, lithium disilicate) trades aesthetics, strength and cost differently in different mouths.
What to ask
Which material, made in which laboratory, with what warranty? A quote that lists “implant” without naming the crown material is incomplete.
Patient education
Definitions explain terms; they do not interpret your individual results or replace a consultation.