Dental Crowns And Bridges

Crowns and Bridges

What is a Dental Crown?

Dental Crowns are a permanent, custom-made restoration.

A Dental Crown is a permanent manufactured tooth which is designed to fit over the top of your existing tooth to provide additional stability and strength.

A Dental Crown is often a suggest option when a tooth has become weakened by decay or the tooth has cracked and has little natural tooth structure left. Dental Crowns are also often used to replace old and failing fillings where additional strength is required to support the patients bite force. dental crowns are also recommended after a tooth has undergone root canal therapy to restore strength to the natural tooth to prevent it from further wear and break down.

Crowns and Bridges

What is a Dental Bridge?

Dental Bridges are a permanent fixed solution to missing teeth.

A Dental Bridge is a permanent prosthetic device that is consists of two or more Dental Crowns, that are connected to form one solid piece, which are used to collectively span the gap where missing teeth are present and restore the natural appearance of your smile.

Dental Crowns and Dental Bridges are generally made of Porcelain or ceramic materials that can be matched to the shade your existing teeth.

types

Common types of Dental Bridges include