Crowns (or caps) are dental restorations that are placed
over a tooth when conservative restorations are insufficient
to restore form and function.
A bridge serves to replace a missing tooth or teeth. One type
of bridge consists of crowns placed on either side of the missing
tooth to connect the replacement tooth or teeth to them.
Another type of bridge consists of the replacement tooth attached
to the adjacent teeth with wing-like appendages. Bridges can
also be supported by dental implants.
Crowns and bridges can be made entirely of tooth-colored material,
metal, or a combination to provide optimal aesthetics. Some
metal-free crowns and bridges incorporate stress-bearing materials
to enhance their strength and wear-resistance.
Is A Crown Right For Me?
Crowns address aesthetic needs, restore tooth function, and
enhance the overall health of your mouth. In cases where
teeth have large broken-down fillings, a crown can protect
and preserve the remaining natural tooth. To enhance your
smile a metal-free, tooth colored crown can also replace
an older metal/porcelain crown. Following root canal therapy,
a crown is typically placed over the remaining tooth structure
to preserve aesthetic and tooth function. |
