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Crowns

Medical Definition:	A prosthetic restoration that reproduces the entire surface anatomy of the visible natural crown of a tooth. It may be partial (covering three or more surfaces of a tooth) or complete (covering all surfaces). It is made of gold or other metal, porcelain, or resin.
Guide Notes:	note category: anatomical crown of tooth = TOOTH CROWN; do not confuse X ref DENTAL CROWNS with TOOTH CROWN

Crowns Categories.

Post and Core Technique - Use of a metal casting, usually with a post in the pulp or root canal, designed to support and retain an artificial crown.

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