It encases the tooth and becomes the tooth's new outer surface. You may need two or more visits to your dentist to repair a severely decayed tooth with a crown. Crowns may be made of porcelain or a metal base covered with a thin layer of ceramic that matches your teeth and looks like a normal, healthy tooth. Crowns for the teeth in the back of the mouth may be made of gold. During your first visit, your dentist will take out the decay and make an impression of your teeth to create a mold used for making the crown. Your dentist will: Numb your teeth, gums, tongue, and surrounding skin.
Definition of Foreign Direct Investment. Foreign direct investment (FDI) is an investment in a business by an investor from another country for which the foreign investor has control over the company purchased. The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) defines control as owning 10% or more of the business.
There is a widespread belief among policymakers that foreign direct investment (FDI) generates positive productivity eï¬ects for host countries. The main mechanisms for these externalities are the adoption of foreign technology and know-how, which can happen via licensing agreements, imitation, employee