Cast Post and Cores
![](MyImages/rct 500p.JPG) Root canal treatment has already been performed to sterilise the root canals of bacteria, and to seal the bacteria from future colonisation. However, do note that a large part of the head of the tooth has been destroyed by the infection.
![](MyImages/post core 500p.JPG) A cast post core is used to rebuild the head of the tooth.
![](MyImages/post core II 500p.JPG) After insertion of the posts, the excess portion is truncated.
Porcelain Fused to Metal Crowns
![](MyImages/nice crown 500p.JPG) A beautiful and strong porcelain fused to metal crown is used to rebuild and replicate the outside of the tooth.
All Ceramic Crowns
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![](MyImages/Empress 500p.JPG) Beautiful all porcelain crowns. No thin internal metal shell whatsoever. Many different makes and models are available, each with their individual pros and cons.
Crown Lengthening Under certain circumstances, teeth that have broken below the gum line, can still be saved by gingival surgery and a ceramic crown, rather than by extraction.
The crown lengthening operation can also be used to make short teeth longer for a more attractive appearance.
Crown lengthening can also be used to reduce a "gummy smile".
Root Coverage Under certain circumstances, root coverage surgery may be used to cover unsightly exposed root surfaces below existing crowns.
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