Dr Gerry Cleary · Dr Mark Condon · Dr Rory NolanRestorative dentistry, prosthodontics & periodontics
Dental implants
A titanium root and crown that looks, feels and works like a natural tooth.
A crown covers the visible part of a tooth to protect what remains and restore its shape, strength and colour.
What is a crown?
A crown is a restoration made in a dental laboratory and fitted over a tooth that has been carefully shaped to receive it.
Because a crown wraps the whole tooth, it braces it: the tooth and crown together are stronger than the damaged tooth on its own. Crowns can also improve a tooth’s colour and shape.
When a crown may help
- Broken-down teeth. Teeth weakened by a fracture, decay, wear or large fillings.
- After root canal treatment. A crown strengthens the remaining tooth and helps prevent it fracturing.
- Cracked teeth. Bracing the tooth can stop a crack spreading.
- Worn or discoloured teeth. To restore colour and shape.
Why fit matters
A crown has to be well made and fit precisely. On a root-filled tooth, a poorly fitting crown can leak and let bacteria back in, causing infection beneath the tooth. That’s why our crowns are planned carefully and made with care.
What to expect
- Assessment and planningWe examine the tooth, take X-rays where needed and explain your options and costs in writing.
- Preparing the toothThe tooth is gently shaped and an impression or scan is taken. A temporary crown protects it in the meantime.
- Fitting your crownThe laboratory-made crown is checked for fit, bite and colour, then cemented in place.
Questions patients ask
Who makes and fits the crowns?
Crowns are planned and fitted by Dr Gerry Cleary and Dr Mark Condon, and made in a dental laboratory.
Do I need a crown after root canal treatment?
Often, yes. A crown strengthens the remaining tooth and helps prevent it fracturing. We’ll advise you on what’s best for your tooth.
Can a crown change the colour of a tooth?
Yes. Crowns can improve both the colour and the shape of a tooth.
More treatments
Other treatments.
Every treatment at No. 91 is led by the clinician whose practice is focused on it.
Dr Sameer LakhoEndodontics
Root canal treatment
Clears infection from inside the tooth, so it can be saved.
Dr Rory NolanPeriodontics
Gum health
Treatment for bleeding, receding or loose-tooth gum disease.
