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

1. (dentistry) dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a broken or decayed tooth
   • tomorrow my dentist will fit me for a crown