three-quarter crown: Definition, Uses, and Clinical Overview
A three-quarter crown is a partial-coverage dental crown that restores most, but not all, of a tooth’s outer surface. It typically covers the chewing surface and multiple sides of the tooth while leaving part of the front (facial) surface intact. It is most commonly discussed for back teeth (premolars and molars), where conserving healthy enamel matters and chewing forces are higher. In practice, it sits between a filling and a full crown in how much tooth structure it covers.