In teeth where laminates and veneers cannot suffice like in cases with very dark dental stains which cannot be covered with a veneer. In extensively proclined or retruded teeth where the amount of tooth movement required is more. in such cases a more extensive treatment in the form of full coverage cast crowns are required.

A well made crown with accurate margins and perfect shade matching can greatly alter and enhance a smile. In adult patients who want to alter their teeth alignment or position without fixed orthodontic treatment or braces, anterior aesthetic crowns are a good option for smile correction.

There are very good quality ceramic and zirconia crowns available, which have high strength and resistance to fracture. These crowns can easily be used in the posterior teeth or molars for chewing.

With the advent of high quality materials and precise shade matching with natural teeth. It is possible to give very natural looking and highly aesthetic crowns. A highly polished and lustrous surface can be given to the crowns which provide a very good finish.

Also every root canal treated tooth should be crowned or capped to provide strength and resistance to fracture. As after an RCT the tooth is saved but it becomes brittle in nature so to avoid a fracture it is imperative to cap the tooth.