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
Traditional Dental Bridge
Traditional Dental Bridge
A Traditional Dental Bridge consists of two crowns that are cemented onto the two teeth either side of the missing tooth. A Traditional Dental Bridge can be made from Porcelain or Metal, or combination of both materials. A Traditional Bridge is often the most popular type of Dental Bridge used when you have natural teeth on both sides of the gap of your missing tooth.
Cantilever Dental Bridge
Cantilever Dental Bridge
A Cantilever Dental Bridge, although similar to a traditional Dental Bridge, consists of only one Dental Crown, which is cemented to one tooth adjacent to the missing tooth. It is a less common option compared to the Traditional Dental Bridge.
Maryland Dental Bridge
Maryland Dental Bridge
A Maryland bridge is similar to a Traditional Bridge, however does not used Dental Crowns to cement to the adjacent teeth, a Maryland Bridge uses a frame work or Porcelain or Metal which is bonded to the back of the natural teeth, requiring minimal tooth preparation.
Implant Retained Dental Bridge
Implant Retained Dental Bridge
An Implant Retained Dental Bridge uses Dental Implants as the base structure as opposed to natural teeth. Dental Crowns are cemented on top of the Dental Implants to replace a missing tooth. An Implant Retained Bridge is often the best option when there are multiple missing teeth next to one another.
