Front tooth crown nhs
A front tooth crown is a custom cap that covers a weakened or heavily restored tooth; NHS availability depends on clinical need and local care rules.
The short answer
A crown replaces the visible outer form of a prepared tooth and is bonded over the remaining enamel and dentine. Ceramic, porcelain-fused-to-metal, and other materials can be selected for strength, shade, and space.
What happens when a front tooth is prepared for a crown?
The dentist examines the tooth, takes photographs or scans, removes a controlled amount of enamel, and fits a temporary crown while the definitive crown is made. The final crown is checked for contacts, bite, shade, and gum fit before cementation.
When should a damaged front tooth be assessed?
See a dentist if the tooth is cracked, painful, darkening, heavily filled, or losing a restoration. Sudden swelling or pain on biting can indicate infection beneath it.
Why might a crown be preferred to bonding or a veneer?
Ask why a crown is preferable to bonding or a veneer, how much tooth must be prepared, and which material suits your bite and appearance.
Frequently asked questions
Could another problem look similar?
Yes. Examination distinguishes surface irritation from tooth, gum, appliance, or mucosal disease.
What information should I bring?
Bring a medication list, relevant treatment records, and a note of when the symptom or concern began.
Who wrote this page
This library is published by Dental Nation, a licensed dental group practising in the United Arab Emirates. Pages are written and overseen by the same clinical team that treats patients in our clinics, and are held to a fixed editorial standard for safety and accuracy.
This page is patient education, not medical advice, and cannot replace an examination. Anything urgent — facial swelling, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding or severe pain — needs a dentist or emergency care now.