At Alma Polyclinic in Jumeirah, Dubai, we provide personalised dental crown treatment to restore and protect damaged, weakened or heavily restored teeth. A dental crown can help improve the strength, function, shape and appearance of a tooth while preserving as much healthy tooth structure as possible.
Depending on your dental condition, bite and aesthetic needs, your dentist may recommend different crown materials, including zirconia, ceramic or porcelain-based restorations. Each crown is planned individually to achieve a comfortable fit and a natural-looking result.
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a custom-made restoration that covers the visible part of a tooth. It is commonly used when a tooth has been weakened by extensive decay, a large filling, fracture, wear or root canal treatment.
The crown helps protect the remaining tooth structure and restore normal chewing function. It can also improve the shape, colour and overall appearance of a tooth when clinically appropriate.
Who May Need a Dental Crown?
Your dentist may recommend a dental crown after examining your tooth and assessing the amount of healthy structure that remains. Dental crowns may be suitable in situations such as:
- Broken or cracked teeth: To protect and restore a weakened tooth.
- Large fillings or extensive decay: When there is not enough healthy tooth structure for a conventional filling.
- After root canal treatment: To help protect certain root canal-treated teeth from fracture.
- Severely worn teeth: To restore lost tooth structure and improve function.
- Misshapen or heavily discoloured teeth: When a crown is considered the most appropriate restorative option.
- Dental implants: A crown can form the visible replacement tooth attached to a dental implant.
- Dental bridges: Crowns may be used as part of a bridge to replace missing teeth.
A clinical examination is necessary to determine whether a crown is the right treatment for your tooth or whether another option, such as an onlay, veneer or filling, may preserve more natural tooth structure.






