Dental restorations are a personal choice, and only the patient may make that choice. However, working with a dentist who specializes in repairing damaged teeth is critical throughout the procedure.

Teeth that are severely decayed or fractured may benefit from dental crowns, which cover the damaged portions of the teeth, protecting them and restoring their functionality.

For patients in need of dental crowns, there are plenty of options available. Two of the most common choices are porcelain crowns and metal crowns (often with a porcelain overlay fused to the metal). Depending …