Crowns Bridges
CROWN & BRIDGES
What's the Difference Between Dental Crowns and Dental Bridges?
A dental crown can cover / cap an individual’s damaged or decaying tooth .
Bridges, on the other hand, are solely used to replace missing teeth. They have two crowns – one on either end – and a bridge of replacement teeth that rest in the area of the gums where there is tooth loss. The crowns at the ends of a bridge can fuse to existing teeth.
Whichever of these replacement tooth options is best for you – they can be vital in maintaining your oral health. Gaps in areas of loss can cause your other teeth to begin rotating or shifting into the empty spaces, resulting in a bad bite. And missing teeth can even lead to gum disease and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.
How do Crowns Work?
When a crown caps a damaged, weak, or decaying tooth, it’s generally to help maintain its size, strength, shape, and appearance.
Your crown will be made from one, or a mixture, of various materials.
- Gold
- Metal Alloy
- Porcelain
- Acrylic
- Ceramic crowns
- Zirconia
- E max
- Captek Crowns
- Cobalt Chromium
How are Crowns Made?
These days with the help of CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Drafting/Computer-Aided Manufacturing) capabilities crowns & bridges are made.
How Long do Crowns and Bridges Last?
Crowns & Bridges can last longer if you follow
- good oral hygiene
- Brush at least twice a day
- Dental Floss / Interdental Brush /Water Flosser
- Antimicrobial mouth rinses
- Regular Scaling /Prophylaxis cleanings