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A dental crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that is placed over a damaged tooth to provide it protection.A dental crown fully encases the visible portion of the tooth that is exposed above the gum line. A dental crown may be needed when a large cavity is threatening the health of a tooth.A crown is specifically designed to protect and restore damaged or decayed teeth. Protect a weak tooth from breaking, hold together a cracked tooth, or restore a broken or severely worn down tooth.