A dental crown covers a prepared tooth to restore shape, strength and function when a smaller restoration is not suitable. At Dr. Kathuria’s Dental Specialties, Dr. Eisha Kathuria plans the crown around remaining tooth structure, gums and bite.
A crown is not automatically required after every large filling or root canal. Restorability, cracks, tooth position and alternatives are assessed first.
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Dr. Eisha KathuriaBDS, MDS, Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
PurposeCover and restore a damaged tooth
DesignMaterial and preparation vary
StagesPlanning, preparation and fitting
MaintenanceDaily cleaning and review
01 · Quick answer
Dental crowns in Tagore Garden: the short answer
A crown is an indirect restoration that surrounds the visible part of a prepared tooth. It may protect weakened cusps, restore major structural loss or form part of a bridge or implant restoration.
In brief: diagnosis and suitability require individual examination.
02 · Overview
When a dental crown may be considered
Crowns can restore teeth with extensive fillings, fractures, wear or structural loss. They may also protect selected root-treated teeth.
The tooth still needs a sound biological and structural foundation. Decay control, gum health and the final margin position affect the result.
03 · Suitability
Who may be suitable for a dental crown
A crown may be appropriate when enough maintainable tooth remains and a direct restoration cannot provide predictable coverage or form.
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An assessment may proceed when
Substantial tooth structure is missing
Cusps need protection
The tooth can support a restoration
Gums and decay risk are controlled
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Treatment may need to wait when
The tooth is non-restorable
Active disease needs treatment first
A crack extends beyond a predictable margin
Expectations conflict with biological limits
Clinical note: this list supports discussion; it does not diagnose suitability.
04 · Compare choices
Crown, onlay, filling or monitoring
A direct filling or partial-coverage onlay may preserve more tooth when the defect allows. Extraction may be considered only when the tooth cannot be predictably retained.
Questions to compare
Compare full and partial coverage
Assess tooth preparation required
Review material and appearance
Plan maintenance and repair
Second opinion
Need clarity before proceeding?
A second opinion can review diagnosis, alternatives, expected maintenance and the proposed restorative sequence.
The choice depends on position, appearance, available thickness, opposing teeth, bite and laboratory design.
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Ceramic crown
Tooth-coloured materials for selected aesthetic and functional needs.
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Metal-ceramic crown
A metal substructure with an external ceramic layer.
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Metal crown
A durable option in selected posterior situations.
06 · Consultation
Your dental crowns consultation in Tagore Garden
Bring medicine details, relevant dental records and a clear account of symptoms or previous treatment.
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History
Review symptoms, health and priorities.
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Examination
Assess teeth, gums and bite.
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Records
Use imaging when clinically indicated.
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Options
Compare benefits, limits and alternatives.
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Plan
Agree sequence and maintenance.
07 · Process
How dental crowns treatment works
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Assessment and design
The tooth, gums, bite and restorative space are evaluated.
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Prepare and record
The tooth is prepared and a scan or impression records the design.
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Temporary protection
A provisional crown may protect the tooth during fabrication.
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Fit and review
The definitive crown is checked for margins, contacts, bite and appearance.
08 · Aftercare
After a dental crown
The tooth and gums may need a short adjustment period. Long-term care focuses on margins, bite and decay prevention.
First days
Avoid biting numb tissues and follow temporary-crown instructions.
Temporary phase
Report loosening or fracture promptly.
After fitting
Mild awareness may settle as tissues adapt.
Long term
Clean the crown margins and attend recommended reviews.
Contact the clinic promptly for worsening swelling, persistent bleeding, fever, spreading pain, altered sensation or a loose restoration. Seek urgent medical care for breathing or swallowing difficulty.
09 · Informed consent
Limits and risks of dental crowns
Preparing a tooth for a crown is irreversible and does not remove future biological or mechanical risk.
Points discussed before treatment
Pulp irritation or later root canal need
Sensitivity or bite discomfort
Ceramic chipping or crown fracture
Cement loss or recurrent decay
Gum inflammation or margin exposure
10 · Planning
Ferrule, margins and bite
The crown needs adequate tooth structure and a margin that can be prepared, recorded, cleaned and maintained.
Occlusal space, parafunction and the opposing tooth influence material thickness and design.
11 · Clinical approach
Dental Crowns planning at Dr. Kathuria’s Dental Specialties
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Restorability assessed first
Coverage is planned only for a maintainable tooth.
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Conservative design compared
Onlays and direct restorations remain alternatives.
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Bite checked carefully
Contacts and functional movements guide design.
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Maintenance planned
Margins and cleaning access are reviewed.
12 · Your dentist
Meet Dr. Eisha Kathuria for dental crowns in Tagore Garden
As a prosthodontist, Dr. Eisha Kathuria plans crowns with attention to preparation design, material selection, laboratory communication and long-term maintenance.
Dr. Kathuria’s Dental Specialties, Tagore Garden, New Delhi
14 · Common questions
Dental Crowns FAQ for Tagore Garden patients
Does a root-treated tooth always need a crown?
No. The need depends on tooth type, remaining structure, access size, cracks and bite. Many structurally weakened back teeth benefit from cuspal protection.
How many visits does a crown take?
The sequence varies with diagnosis, preparation, laboratory or digital workflow and whether other treatment is required first.
Can decay occur under a crown?
Yes. Plaque and leakage at the margin can lead to recurrent decay, so cleaning and review remain essential.
Why does a crown feel high?
Small bite discrepancies can make a crown feel prominent. Contact the clinic for assessment rather than waiting if biting is uncomfortable.
Can a crown chip or come off?
Yes. Material fracture, cement loss, decay or inadequate support can cause failure.
Can an old crown be replaced?
Replacement may be possible after assessing the tooth, foundation, gums and reason for failure.
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