jacket crown
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Definition
Noun: 1. A type of dental crown: A "jacket crown" is a specific kind of artificial tooth restoration. It is a crown that completely covers or "jackets" the visible portion of a tooth, typically made from porcelain or ceramic to resemble a natural tooth.
Usage
- The term "jacket crown" is a technical term used primarily in dentistry. In general conversation, people more commonly use the simpler term "crown."
- It is used to describe the dental appliance itself or the procedure to fit one.
- The dentist recommended a porcelain jacket crown for the front tooth.
- After the root canal, she needed a jacket crown.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- The term is sometimes used more broadly in historical or technical contexts to refer to any full-coverage crown, though modern dentistry has more specific classifications (e.g., all-ceramic crown, porcelain-fused-to-metal crown).
Variants and Related Words
- Crown (n): The more common and general term for an artificial tooth covering.
- Dental crown (n): The full technical term.
- Cap (n): An informal synonym for a dental crown.
Synonyms
- Dental crown
- Tooth cap (informal)
- Artificial crown
Notes
- "Jacket crown" is a compound noun. The word "jacket" in this context metaphorically indicates something that encases or covers an object, like a jacket covers a person's torso.
- This term is not commonly used in everyday English outside of dental contexts. Patients will usually hear the word "crown."
Noun
- (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth
- tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown