Crowns may be recommended in the following situations:

• Restore appearance
  Replace old metal or discoloured restorations with natural-looking ceramic.
  
  
• Restore function after fracture
  Repair a cracked or fractured tooth so you can eat and speak comfortably.
  
  
• Strengthen after root canal therapy
  Protect a tooth that has become brittle following root canal treatment.
• Repair cracks
  Seal and reinforce cracked teeth before they fracture further.
  
  
• Improve chewing
  Restore a damaged tooth to full biting and chewing function.
  
  
• Regain full dental function
  Bring a severely compromised tooth back to its natural strength and appearance.

• Prevent movement of healthy adjacent teeth into the gap.
• Prevent changes to the jaw bone and periodontal structures.
• Ensure your remaining natural teeth maintain their correct position.
• Prevent unwanted movement of teeth in the oral cavity and jaw.
• Restore normal chewing function and speech.
• Improve the appearance of your smile.