Crown and bridge treatments are prosthetic dental solutions designed to restore missing teeth and enhance your smile. These treatments not only improve the aesthetics of your teeth but also maintain the alignment and health of your remaining natural teeth.
A crown is a custom-made cap that covers a damaged or decayed tooth, restoring its shape, size, and function. It’s crafted to match your natural teeth’s color, providing a seamless appearance. Crowns are ideal for protecting weakened teeth, covering dental implants, or enhancing a tooth’s appearance.
The process usually involves reshaping the damaged tooth, taking an impression, and fitting a temporary crown while the permanent one is made. Once completed, the permanent crown is securely cemented in place.
A dental bridge is used to replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring onto the adjacent natural teeth or implants. This treatment helps prevent the remaining teeth from drifting out of position, which can lead to bites issues and jaw problems. Bridges are composed of crowns on either side of the missing tooth space with a false tooth (or teeth) in between.
The process involves preparing the abutment teeth, taking impressions, and fitting a custom-made bridge that restores function and appearance. With good oral hygiene and regular dental visits, crowns and bridges can last many years, offering durable and reliable solutions to tooth loss.
Crowns and bridges can restore your smile, improve chewing and speaking, maintain facial shape, and prevent remaining teeth from shifting.
With proper care and good oral hygiene, crowns and bridges can last 10 to 15 years or even longer.
Crowns and bridges are custom-designed to blend seamlessly with your natural teeth, making them virtually indistinguishable.
The procedure is usually done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort, and most patients find it quite manageable.
Regular brushing, flossing, and dental check-ups are essential to maintain the integrity of crowns and bridges. Avoiding hard foods and using a nightguard if you grind your teeth can also help prolong their lifespan.
