Dental Crowns & Dental Bridges
Cosmetic Dentistry Directory
rowns are used to repair teeth damaged by decay or trauma. Porcelain crowns can restore up to 98% of the use of a damaged tooth and 100% of its appearance.
A crown functions as a cap by fitting over and covering the entire surface of the damaged tooth. While in the past, gold alloy crowns were widely used, porcelain crowns are now more popular because they are more aesthetically pleasing and depending on what exactly they're made from, can be equally strong and durable. Porcelain crowns are often used to replace unsightly metal crowns.
To place a crown, your cosmetic dentist will carefully reshape your existing tooth so that the crown will have a natural appearance and close fit. Through the use of sophisticated materials and technology, an experienced cosmetic dentist can fit you with a porcelain crown that looks, feels and functions exactly like your natural tooth.
A bridge is a false tooth which is fused between two crowns to fill in the area left by a missing tooth. The two crowns hold the bridge in place and are attached onto your teeth on each side of the false tooth. This is what is known as a fixed bridge. A fixed bridge can be used to replace one or more missing teeth. Fixed bridges cannot be taken out of your mouth.
Cantilever bridges can be used in those areas of your mouth that are under less stress, such as your front teeth. They are used when there are teeth on only one side of the open space.
Bridges can reduce your risk of gum disease and help correct bite issues. If taken care of, bridges can last as many as many ten years or more. If you are in need of a crown or a bridge, visit our frequently asked crowns and bridges questions page for more information.
