Dental Crowns & Bridges
Dental Crowns & Bridges
Dental Crowns & Bridges are common restorative dentistry solutions used to repair damaged teeth and replace missing teeth. A dental crown is a customized cap placed over a damaged or weakened tooth to restore its shape, strength, appearance, and function. A dental bridge, on the other hand, is used to replace one or more missing teeth by attaching artificial teeth to the neighboring supporting teeth or dental implants.
At our dental clinic, crowns and bridges are planned according to your dental condition, bite, tooth structure, and aesthetic requirements. With proper treatment planning and regular oral care, these restorations can help restore your smile and improve everyday chewing function.
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown covers the visible portion of a damaged or weakened tooth. Crowns may be recommended when a tooth has extensive decay, has undergone root canal treatment, is fractured, or needs significant restoration.
Dental crowns can help:
- Restore damaged or weakened teeth
- Protect teeth after root canal treatment
- Improve the shape and appearance of a tooth
- Restore normal chewing function
- Cover severely discolored or misshapen teeth
- Provide support to teeth with significant structural loss
Crowns can be made from different materials, and your dentist can recommend an appropriate option based on the location of the tooth, functional requirements, and aesthetic considerations.
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is a fixed dental restoration designed to replace one or more missing teeth. It typically consists of an artificial tooth, known as a pontic, supported by crowns placed on adjacent teeth or by dental implants, depending on the type of bridge.
Dental bridges may help:
- Replace missing teeth
- Restore chewing ability
- Improve the appearance of your smile
- Support proper bite function
- Prevent neighboring teeth from shifting into the empty space
- Restore the continuity of your dental arch