Is it a crown or is it a cap?
A crown is a restorative device, which is used to restore strength to a tooth that is decayed or has been damaged as a result of an accident or injury. The crown replaces the visible portion of the tooth.
Crowns are usually made of porcelain but can also be made from precious metals and alloys of metal and porcelain; the porcelain crowns are more natural looking as they blend in with the rest of the teeth and match the natural colour of the other teeth.
Crowns can be used to restore existing teeth following cosmeticdentistryguide.co.uk/articles/root-canal.html treatment or they may be attached to dental implants, which replace the damaged root portion of the tooth.
Crowns are available on the NHS and at private dental clinics; costs will vary according to which dentists and clinic you choose and dentists in Dublin usually charge more for their services as salaries and living costs are higher. You can find details of your local dental practice, dental services and dental guide to practices through your local Primary Care Trust or via an internet search engine.