Dental crowns and bridges allow us to repair and replace damaged or missing teeth for improved function and aesthetics.
Discover how these restorations can help enhance your smile.
Tooth Preparation – We remove any decay and shape the tooth so the crown can fit over it securely.
Tooth Impressions – We take an impression of the prepared tooth, which serves as a mold for the crown.
Temporary Crown – A temporary acrylic crown is placed to protect the tooth until the permanent crown is ready.
Crown Fabrication – Our dental lab uses the impression to design and craft your custom crown.
Crown Placement – Once ready, we remove the temporary crown, check the fit, adjust as needed, and cement the permanent crown onto your tooth.
Bite Adjustments – You may need to return for follow-up visits to ensure the bite and crown fit correctly post-placement.
Regular Dental Visits – Be sure to maintain your 6-month cleanings even with a crown to prevent decay around it.
A dental bridge is a fixed appliance that replaces one or more missing teeth by spanning the space where teeth are absent.
Bridges are anchored to the adjacent natural teeth, which provide support for the bridge
A bridge typically consists of artificial teeth (pontics) fused between two crowns (retainer crowns). The crowns are cemented onto the natural teeth on either side of the gap.
Bridges are made from porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, gold alloys, or a combination. The material is customized to match your natural tooth shade.
Since bridges attach to healthy neighboring teeth, those teeth must be prepared by reducing them to accommodate the crowns.
Good oral hygiene is critical with bridges, as leaving plaque can lead to decay in the abutment teeth. Regular cleanings and brushing helps keep the bridge and teeth healthy.
There are several types of bridges such as traditional, cantilever, Maryland bonded, and implant-supported. We’ll recommend the right type for your needs.
Bridges restore your smile, confidence, and ability to properly chew and speak.
