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With just two short weeks to go until Nancy Drew premieres its second season, The CW has released new images and a description for the first episode! "The Search for the Midnight Wraith" picks up after the season 1 finale as
Nancy (Kennedy McMann) and the Drew Crew are still reeling from witnessing the visions of their deaths. They realize even more so now that they need to come up with a plan to stop the Aglaeca before it's too late. Meanwhile, Detective Tamura (guest star Ryan-James Hatanaka 'Nurses') shows up at The Claw to bring Nancy in for questioning as she is now a suspect in a mysterious comatose girl's assault. Scott Wolf, Leah Lewis, Tunji Kasim, Riley Smith and Alvina August also star. Larry Teng directed the episode written by Noga Landau & Melinda Hsu Taylor (#201). Original airdate 1/20/2021.
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Barrow upon Humber is a village and civil parish in North Lincolnshire, England. The population (including Barrow Hann) at the 2011 census was 3,022.[1]
Holy Trinity church, Barrow upon Humber
BARROW-UPON-HUMBER
The village is situated near the Humber, about 3 miles (5 km) east from Barton-upon-Humber. The small port of Barrow Haven, 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north, on the railway line from Cleethorpes and Grimsby to Barton-upon-Humber handles timber from Latvia and Estonia.
2 Culture and community
3.2 Thornton Abbey
3.3 Market Place
3.4 Village Hall
3.5 Blow wells and the Beck
Barrow contains the site of a late Anglo-Saxon monastery, which has been fully excavated. The location is now built over, but is marked by a plaque in the village. King Wulfhere gave land to Caedda (Saint Chad) in the 7th century[citation needed] at Ad Barvae (at the wood). It was on this site that the monastery was developed. The street adjacent to the monastery site is still known as St. Chad.[citation needed]
A windmill, known as Rigg's Mill, was located on the western side of the village but was largely demolished in 1928.[citation needed]
A limestone quarry existed on the south side of the village. Limestone was baked in retorts during the preparation of slaked lime. Remains of the retorts can be found on private property close to the quarry.[citation needed]
The village was bombed during the Second World War. Names of civilians killed are recorded on the cenotaph on the church grounds. Several unexploded bombs were removed from the village by military bomb disposal experts. It is possible that a German bomber dumped its bombs on the village instead of the intended nearby heavily defended target of Hull.[citation needed]
Culture and communityEdit
According to the 2001 census Barrow upon Humber had a population of 2,745.
For many years the village supported a mummers troupe known as the Plough-Jags. Such troupes were associated with the festivities of Plough Monday which marked the opening of the agricultural year.[citation needed]
There are two public houses: the Royal Oak and the Six Bells. A third public house, the Red Lion, situated on the lower High Street, reverted to a residence in the early 20th century.[citation needed]
John Harrison Church of England Primary School is situated on North Street. Built in the last decade of the 19th century and formerly named Barrow upon Humber Church of England Primary School, it was renamed in honour of John Harrison, designer of maritime chronometers, who lived in the village until 1736.
The village is the home of Barton-upon-Humber Rugby Union Football Club, whose clubhouse is on Mill Lane.[2]
Barrow Bowls Club is a small but friendly lawn bowls club, playing in three leagues from May to September. The club house is located at the end of Thorngarth Lane [3] and is closely associated with Barrow Sports and Fitness Centre, which includes squash courts, snooker tables and a bar.
Many of the buildings in the centre of the village are of 18th- and 19th-century origin. A number of buildings of note include Down Hall, Barrow Hall, Papist Hall, Forester's Hall and West Cote Farm.
ChurchEdit
The Norman church, with parts that appear to be of earlier origin, is situated on a hilltop to the north of the village and known as the Church of Holy Trinity. When the grounds of the church were landscaped during the 1960s, many graves were lost and the remains were reburied in a communal grave site close to the northern wall of the church. There was much controversy[according to whom?] about the disturbing of graves at the time.[citation needed]
A sundial designed by James Harrison, younger brother of John Harrison, stood on the south side of the church near the cenotaph but this has now been removed and replaced by a replica. The church lytch gate was removed circa 1960 but there are still lich-stones on the right hand side when entering the church proper. The churchwarden's house that was located immediately to the east of the church path was condemned and demolished at about the same time. The church has a full peal of bells used frequently by local and visiting campanologists.[4]
Thornton AbbeyEdit
Thornton Abbey is situated about 2 miles south from Barrow. On 5 October 1541 Henry VIII, after visiting Hull with the Privy Council, crossed the river in a naval vessel and disembarked at Barrow Haven and rode through Barrow en route to the abbey.[5] Whilst the main part of the abbey has largely disappeared, the gatehouse remains and is open to the public.[6]
Market PlaceEdit
The market place is identified by the stump of a medieval cross. The gas lamp, installed during the Victorian period and which topped the stones, was removed in the first half of the 20th century. The marketplace has been remodelled to accommodate car parking but the original shape and size can be determined from the alignment of the houses on the northern and eastern sides. The space is used for a number of village events including the annual Wheelbarrow Weekend and the Christmas Fair. Recently trees have been planted to replace those removed in the early years of this century. New seating has been installed bearing motifs celebrating the life and work of John Harrison.[citation needed]
Village HallEdit
The village hall is on the eastern side of the lower High Street and was once used as a cinema. A projection room was situated above the main entrance doorway. Access to hidden rooms could be attained through a trapdoor accessible through the ceiling of the projection room.[citation needed]
Blow wells and the BeckEdit
Fresh water was available from the many springs in the area via two blow wells known as the Caedda Wells. Later this name was contracted; however the blow wells are still known by the locals as the Cadwells. Due to the limestone strata, there are many freshwater springs in the area. One such spring is the source of the local stream known as the Beck. It flows through the village in roughly a south-west/north-east direction. Where it passes beneath Beck Lane, there is a restored hand-operated pump which originally drew water up into the barrels on horse-drawn carts. These carts would then deliver the water to houses in the village that had no water source of their own.[citation needed]
Once clear of the village, the Beck is known as the Leden and passes through sluice gates to flow to Barrow Haven, and then flows into the River Humber. The original sluice gates were of wooden construction and situated beneath the small stone bridge at Ferry Road, Barrow Haven. The gates were two opposing, free-swinging, vertically-hinged doors and closed with the pressure of incoming tidal water, thus preventing salt water and, more importantly, flood water from flowing into the Leden and possibly flooding the low-lying farmlands at Barrow Hann, which lies between Barrow Haven and Barrow upon Humber. New sluice gates have been constructed since the 1960s approximately 50 yards downstream of Ferry Road.[citation needed]
St Chad was given land to found a monastery at Barrow, by King Wulfhere of Mercia.[7]
Barrow was the birthplace of John Sergeant, the Roman Catholic priest, controversialist and theologian (1623–1707).
Barrow upon Humber was the home of John Harrison, the pioneer of a fail-safe way of establishing longitude at sea. A copy of Harrison's 1759 clock, H4, made by Larcum Kendall, and referred to as K1, travelled in 1772 with Captain Cook on his second Pacific voyage. Captain Cook grew to trust and rely on the timekeeper, which helped contribute to timekeepers being accepted as the way forward in the practical method of determining longitude at sea. Harrison was the subject of the 2000 film Longitude starring Michael Gambon. In television, the premise of the discovery of Harrison's clock was used in the plot of several episodes of the BBC situation-comedy Only Fools and Horses in which the main characters, the Trotter brothers, became overnight millionaires following the auction of such an item.
Admiral Nigel Malim was born at Barrow in 1919.[8]
Richard Duffill, a long time resident of the village, is featured in the travel books "The Great Railway Bazaar" and "The Kingdom by the Sea" by writer Paul Theroux.
^ "Civil Parish population 2011". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Archived from the original on 1 October 2016. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
^ "Sports & Leisure page". Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
^ Barrow Bowls Club
^ Barrow page on the website of the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers
^ "History of Thornton Abbey"
^ "Thornton Abbey and Gatehouse", English Heritage
^ "History section of Barrow website". Archived from the original on October 2016.
^ Rear Admiral Nigel Malim CB LVO DL at marketrasenmail.co.uk, accessed 3 July 2013
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Malaysia less susceptible to malware than emerging economies in APAC: Malwarebytes
By Digital News Asia May 29, 2017
Android malware and botnets are currently Malaysia's most prominent malware
Malaysia is relatively safe from ad fraud, adware, and ransomware
MALWAREBYTES, an advanced malware prevention and remediation solution, found that Malaysia ranks fifth in volume of malware detected in the country amongst other countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
The country is leading among emerging markets in Asia in terms of vulnerability against malware, according to Malwarebytes' recent Asia-Pacific State of Malware Report 2017.
The report examines the top malware threats present in the region. The findings illustrate a significant shift in cybercriminal attacks and malware methodology from previous years.
The study reveals that botnets and Android malware have risen to prominence in Malaysia's current threat landscape. Malaysia ranks 10th in global botnet incidences, with Asia-Pacific as a whole accounting for more than 50% of botnet incidences globally.
Furthermore, Malaysia is also seeing high amounts of Android malware and ranks 12th globally under this category. Regarding its total malware infection rate, while it only accounts for 1% in Malaysia, the country is ranked top 20 globally.
The study examined data from more than one billion malware detections/incidences, covered more than 100 million devices in over 200 countries, in both corporate and consumer environments.
Data was also obtained from Malwarebytes' internal honeypots and collection efforts to identify malware distribution, not just infections.
Malware that was covered include:
Malwarebytes Asia-Pacific area vice president and managing director Jeff Hurmuses said, "To protect users in Malaysia from cybercriminals, we must possess an intimate understanding of their methodologies and tactics."
"In Malaysia, we are seeing that botnets and Android malware are particularly rampant. While malware infection rates only account for a small percentage in Malaysia in our current report, as a country with a population of over 30 million, and the government targeting to increase internet penetration to 95% by 2020, it is likely that more and more businesses and individuals will be exposed to cyberthreats. Thus, it is imperative for everyone in the country to remain aware of new cyberattack methodologies and how they can impact them."
Key findings include:
Total malware detections
Emerging markets in Asia-Pacific, such as Indonesia, India, Philippines, Thailand, and Malaysia, proved to be more susceptible to malware infections than their counterparts.
However, Malaysia performs the best among the emerging countries with a malware detection rate that is two to three times lower. Nonetheless, Malaysia still ranks in the top 20 globally in terms of total malware detections.
From a regional perspective, Asia-Pacific contributed significantly to the total number of malware infections detected globally, with three countries amongst the top 10 countries globally with most malware infections.
Malaysia is relatively untouched by ad fraud, adware, and ransomware with an infection rate of less than 1% in these categories, which is twice lower than the other emerging markets on average. However, Malaysia still ranks top 30 globally among these categories.
Malaysia makes top 10 for botnet detections
Asia-Pacific topped the chart of botnet detections globally, accounting for more than 50% of botnet detections with emerging markets responsible for the majority of infections. While Malaysia ranks top 10 globally in the list, the botnet infection rate in Malaysia is significantly lower compared to other emerging markets, such as Philippines and Indonesia, at less than two percent.
In Asia, the countries listed in order from most incidences to least are the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Thailand, and Malaysia.
Malaysia was the least infected country among the emerging markets, with nearly three times less detections than the fourth ranked country, Thailand.
Mobile malware is getting smarter
In our research, we have observed increased use of randomisation utilised by malware authors to evade detection by mobile security engines, leading to increased malware infection rates amongst Android devices globally.
Android malware is particularly rampant in Indonesia, India, the Philippines, and Malaysia, in which Malaysia is most vulnerable towards Android malware among various kinds of malware.
Malaysia is ranked 12th globally for Android malware detections. Together with the other top three emerging Asia countries, it accounts for more than 17% of Android malware detections across the globe.
The high prevalence of Android malware detections in these countries can be attributed to the extensive use of relatively unsecured third-party app stores amongst consumers.
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Emerging countries in Asia accounted for a disproportionately large amount of banking Trojan malware detections globally. While Malaysia is ranked top five in Asia and 23rd globally, the detection rate is less than 1%, which is significantly lower than neighbouring countries, such as the Philippines and Thailand in which these two countries combined accounted for more than 20% of global banking Trojan detections.
Malware distribution
In examining malware distribution over the years, Malwarebytes observed only one stable truth of malware development: distribution through email. Phishing attacks, including malicious attachments, had a big comeback in the second half of 2016. However, exploit kits, RIG specifically, are likely to become the standard for malware distribution again in the very near future.
Malicious phishing attacks will not disappear. Due to the new developments in the download and installation of malware originating from phishing emails, as well as the use of macro scripts in Microsoft Office documents, this method of attack will continue at steady levels throughout the rest of the year, likely with increased sophistication.
Hurmuses said, "While our findings illustrate that emerging markets in Asia are generally more vulnerable to malware, Malaysia is performing well in fighting against malware in the region. As the government is striving for a digital economy, we are excited to be here to further support all consumers and businesses in Malaysia to help them better protect their online activities. At Malwarebytes, we strongly believe that everyone deserves a malware free existence."
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The awards will be presented on October 21 at the end of Harpers second France Summit, a day dedicated to debating, analysing and tasting some of the benchmark French wines setting the agenda in the UK.
The France wine awards looks to reward those companies and individuals you think are leading the way with French wine in the UK. If there are any businesses or individuals that you would like to nominate then email Richard Siddle on richard.siddle@wrbm.com with your suggested finalists and the reason why you would like them to be considered.
The theme of this year's summit is to analyse how well the French wine industry is adapting its practices to work and meet the demands of the UK trade and the British consumer. It will also include the latest trading performance for French wine in the UK off-trade with Tim Wilson of the Wilson Drinks Report, an insight in to how French wine is being searched for online from Wines Direct, whilst Sopexa will look at how trends for French wine in the UK compares to the rest of the world.
The day will also include specialist masterclasses from world class sommeliers, Gerard Basset MS MW OBE and Kathrine Larsen, the current UK Sommelier of the Year, and a look at what French wine suits the independent sector with a masterclass from Hal Wilson of Cambridge Wine Merchants. Basset's masterclasses are in his role as ambassador for summit partner, France AgriMer's French Wines with Style initiative. They will include 'France is in the House', an overview of more unusual French wines that could be an interesting and profitable alternative for house wines and 'Gerard Basset's Coup de Coeur wines' which will be his personal selection from the recent Hachette Guide.
Richard Evans of Dedicated Wines, Daniel Murphy of bulk wine brokers, Murphy Wine Company and Basset will give personal assessments of how they are working and succeeding with French wine in the UK.
A main industry debate featuring leading figures from all channels of the UK wine trade will assess how they are working with the French wine industry to bring wines British consumers want to drink in to the country.
The day will also feature a large open tasting featuring highlighted wines that match the overall theme of the day from the summit partners.
The French Summit partners to date include: France AgriMer, Les Grands Chais de France, Medoc, BIVB, Interloire, InterRhone, BIVC Centre Loire, Les Producteurs Plaimont and PLB.
For more information about the France Summit, or if you would like to get involved as a speaker, panellist or partner then please contact Joanna Gibson on Joanna.gibson@wrbm.com.


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Should I avoid taking the bus in San Francisco because of coronavirus risk?
Local // Pandemic Problems
Chronicle Advice Team Dec. 30, 2020 Updated: Dec. 30, 2020 11:53 a.m.
A muni passenger takes their seat in a nearly empty 38-Geary bus that departs from Salesforce Transit Center, Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, in San Francisco, Calif. The coronavirus pandemic led to a decline in public transportation ridership.
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Welcome to "Pandemic Problems," an advice column from The Chronicle's engagement reporters that aims to help Bay Area residents solve their pandemic-related conundrums — personal, practical or professional. Send your questions and issues to pandemicproblems@sfchronicle.com.
Today's question is fielded by The Chronicle's Kellie Hwang.
Dear Advice Team: I occasionally ride the #5 bus to get downtown. Almost always, there is someone on the bus — sometimes several people — with masks down around their chins or under their noses. I wear two masks: a comfy one under and a KN95 on top. The windows are open and I do note air flowing through the bus. A few times I have asked the person to pull up their mask, but I got guff back. Should I just not ride the bus?
I'm sorry to hear you are facing this predicament. It must be stressful to feel unsafe trying to get where you need to go during the pandemic.
Ridership for all agencies has plummeted dramatically during the pandemic. On BART, ridership was its highest so far in October, but December shows ridership has been 83% to 94% below baseline. Muni's ridership fell 32.4% year-over-year in March, and dropped 85.1% year-over-year in April.
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1of2A Muni operator checks the bus before departing from the Salesforce Transit Center, Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, in San Francisco, Calif. The coronavirus pandemic led to a decline in public transportation.Photo: Santiago Mejia / The Chronicle
And while dozens of Bay Area transit workers have become infected over the course of the pandemic, it is unclear if there has been any significant spread among passengers. A story from Scientic American over the summer said studies from around the world found little evidence of virus outbreaks tied to public transit. But a study that examined a trip by a group in China found a third of unmasked bus passengers became infected with the virus.
Proving transmission during a public transit trip is difficult because of all the activities associated with daily living, said Mary Wilson, a clinical professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the UCSF School of Medicine.
"Unless there are unusual circumstances, such as when only one specific event was the possible source of infection and genome sequencing is available to document a match between the suspected source and infected person, it is not possible to prove place and person of origin of infection," she said. "I suspect there were many unrecognized transmission events on public conveyances, especially early in the pandemic."
In August, the Bay Area's major transit agencies, including BART and Muni, released a regional plan with more robust safety protocols, including requiring masks for riders over 2 years of age when waiting for and riding on transit, physically distancing 6 feet from other passengers when possible, and discouraging talking and singing to prevent the spread of respiratory droplets.
On Muni, bus drivers can skip stops if vehicles become too full or someone isn't wearing a mask. BART has been running its long trains all day to provide more distancing, provides hand sanitizer and social distancing signs at stations, and has employed BART police to educate and hand out masks when needed. BART and Muni's ventilation systems replace the air every 70 seconds, and Golden Gate Transit buses replace the air up to 30 times an hour.
The only two passengers board a Muni bus that departs from Salesforce Transit Center, Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, in San Francisco, Calif. The coronavirus pandemic led to a decline in public transportation ridership.
Photo: Santiago Mejia / The Chronicle
So does this mean that riding public transit is safe?
Safety is relative, not binary, Wilson said.
"The safest transport is to walk alone away from crowds while wearing a mask," she said. "Risk during public transportation depends on number of infected passengers, density of seating, ventilation and air handling systems, and duration of trip."
But she realizes that some people rely on public transportation to get around, such as getting to their essential jobs or to a medical appointment, so it's all about mitigating risk. Her tips for riding the bus safely are:
• Wear a mask at all times.
• Avoid travel during busy times.
• Sit at a distance from others and by an open window if possible.
• Wash your hands or use hand sanitizer after exiting the vehicle.
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George Rutherford, a UCSF infectious disease expert, said people need to ask themselves if a trip is really important. As the current surge continues, people should be staying home as much as possible under the stay-at-home order, and not taking unnecessary trips.
If other passengers are on the bus or train, Rutherford advises keeping as far away from them as possible, especially if someone isn't wearing a mask or is wearing it improperly.
"The farther the better," he said. "Don't be bashful about moving. It may seem rude, but they are being rude too."
Wilson advises against confronting those who are not exhibiting safe behavior because it could lead to violent exchanges.
And because we are in a surge, the chances of coming into contact with someone who is infectious are higher.
"The risk of being exposed in public settings depends on the level of infection in the community," Wilson said. "When there is lots of community transmission, risk in all settings — whether on a bus or in a grocery store — will be higher."
That means being more vigilant, and removing yourself from a situation if it seems unsafe, especially if passengers are unmasked, are talking or singing loudly, or if a train or bus is crowded.
"If people aren't really wearing masks or maintaining social distancing, just get off," Rutherford said.
Kellie Hwang is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: kellie.hwang@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @KellieHwang.
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Love in the time of COVID-19 by flowbaze: 3:15 am On August 7, 2021
Love is a beautiful thing, but that surely will not be the opinion of a woman who was reportedly conned out £113,000 life savings by a romance scammer. Rachel Elwell, from the West Midlands lost the money after falling for an elaborate romance fraud.
According to the report in the Daily Mail, she had met the scammer on a free online dating site she joined to talk to people during the lockdown. She was quoted as saying: "We had similar interests and he lived within 25 miles where I lived, he had a dog we both liked dancing and he seemed quite open and transparent. We were going to meet up but there were COVID-19 restrictions, so there was no urgency and rush.''
The man told her he was an engineer and later informed her that they would have to wait weeks to meet as he had gone to Ukraine for an engineering contract. To cut a long story short, the conman contacted Ms Elwell claiming all was not well that he was being held captive by kidnappers. She borrowed money from her banks through credit cards and loans and sent it across. Now, the poor woman is not only left facing bankruptcy after being scammed, but very depressed.
I feel really sorry for the victim; the fraudster exploited her gullibility. Some people are unsympathetic to her story; one person I thought would not be surprisingly shocked me with his comment. Duncan the happy-go-lucky fellow who never takes anything serious except his beer. I asked him why and he told me he had been a victim.
Duncan, victim of a love scam? The self-acclaimed King of Bachelors? This is one guy who wore his single status like a badge of honour despite the pressure to get married from his mum. So, it is expected that I will be all ears when he told me he was a victim of romance scam.
During the lockdown, he was with his mum and an older cousin whose mantra was life is too short. For days on end Duncan's mother will pester him about getting married and starting a family. His cousin was in agreement. Duncan was tired of her nagging and cry of "I want to carry my grand children before I die.'' He eventually succumbed to his mother's wish on the condition that they should find an educated young woman from their town for him. His older cousin Johnbull (Not real name) began the search in earnest. He made several calls and also guaranteed Duncan that he would leverage his position as the secretary of the Town's Descendant Union to find the right woman.
Johnbull began to give Duncan daily phone bills, which he promptly paid. When the lockdown ended, it became phone bill plus transport fare to check out prospective brides. After many fruitless search, Johnbull informed Duncan that he had found the right woman.
He was really excited and told Duncan that the only snag is that the lady lived with her parents in the outskirts of town. He would require more money to travel down to check her out. Duncan suspected he was being fleeced, so he decided instead of giving Johnbull the fare, he might as well go with him; after all he is the one looking for a wife.
They embarked on the journey. Duncan wanted to know if Johbull had seen a picture of the woman. "I haven't, but my contact assured me that the young woman met all the specification. I have also called the lady's father to inform him of our visit without mentioning the purpose. You know as secretary of our union, it comes with respect and access," Johnbull said.
The lady's parents welcomed them warmly. Johbull after pleasantries wasted no time in telling the parents the reason for the visit: "We heard about a beautiful flower in this house and we have come to pluck it." Everyone laughed at the statement.
"Have you seen my daughter," the father asked. Again Johnbull confirmed he had not and was only acting on the information he got.
The father went on to tell them that his daughter is not ready for marriage; she still had two more years to finish school and move on the next level of education. Duncan quickly interjected and informed the father that he is willing to wait until she graduate, happy to have a convenient excuse to wait for a while before tying the knot.
His response made the father smile mischievously and told them not to jump to conclusion until they see his daughter. He asked his wife to bring their daughter. From the smirk on the father's face, Duncan said he could tell something was not quite right.
When the mother emerged with the daughter, Duncan was so embarrassed and wished the ground would open up and swallow him.
Before him was a girl of about 15.


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Dental crowns are used to restore teeth that have been severely damaged by decay or trauma, or which have been treated with root canal therapy. The crown keeps the tooth intact and functional. Porcelain crowns are used when you prefer a more natural-looking restoration, such as for front teeth.
Dental crowns are generally used for restorations, though in the past they have also been used for cosmetic reasons. If your tooth has been seriously damaged due to decay, or if it has cracked as a result of trauma or because it's been treated with large fillings, a crown is often the best choice for restoration. In most cases, a tooth that's been treated with a root canal is fitted with a crown to keep it strong and usable.
Porcelain crowns are made in an off-site laboratory to exactly match the shape and color of the tooth being treated. After the decay is removed, your family dentist will place a temporary crown to protect your tooth. The permanent crown should be ready in a few days, at which time you'll return to the dentist to have it set in place with a strong adhesive.
The type of crown you choose depends upon your preferences, the preferences of your dentist, and which tooth is being treated. Crowns can be made of metal, as well, and this is still a common choice, especially for back teeth. Porcelain crowns are used for aesthetic reasons, for example when front teeth must be restored. Other options include metal bonded with porcelain, which adds strength while maintaining a natural appearance.
If your tooth has been broken off, it can be restored with a crown, but you might require preliminary treatment to expose part of the tooth root so the crown has a solid foundation. A crown lengthening procedure is usually used to provide this foundation. If you require this type of preparation, you'll have to wait for your gums to heal before your crown can be put in place.
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