Dental cosmetics have come a long way in recent years. Gaining a healthy and attractive smile is much easier these days due to advancements in Dental Science.

Also known as dental caps, 'Dental Crowns' completely cover a tooth to make it stronger and can be used to restore broken, decayed or stained teeth.

This type of restoration is not only natural-looking but can also completely transform a person's smile.

A temporary tooth is often cemented in place during the process of preparing the tooth for the crown, as the permanent crown is being fabricated in a dental laboratory.

This temporary crown is to provide immediate protection before the permanent one is made.

This leads patients to wonder if there is a difference between these two types of crowns and if permanent restoration is necessary.

In this article, we will learn more about these two dental crown types needed to proceed with restorative and preventive dental care needs.