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What happens to the remaining tooth structure that will be covered by the crown?

April 26, 2017Covered crown happens remaining structure tooth

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What happens to the remaining tooth structure that will be covered by the crown?

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Usually, the dentist reshapes the remaining tooth structure to prepare it for the crown being placed. The structure receives a special “filling,” to stabilize the tooth due to the loss of tooth structure.