Dental Crowns

A dental crown is a custom-made cap that covers a damaged or weakened tooth, restoring its shape, size, strength, and appearance.

When Are Dental Crowns Needed?

• Severe Tooth Decay: When a tooth has extensive decay that cannot be repaired with a filling.
• Cracked or Worn Teeth:To protect and strengthen a tooth that is cracked or excessively worn down.
• After a Root Canal: To provide additional support to a tooth that has undergone root canal therapy.
• Cosmetic Improvements: To enhance the appearance of discolored or misshapen teeth.

Procedure For Dental Crowns

1. Tooth Preparation
The dentist removes part of the tooth’s outer structure to accommodate the crown.

2. Impression
An impression is made of the prepared tooth, which is sent to a lab to create the custom crown.

3. Temporary Crown
A temporary crown is placed to protect the tooth while the permanent one is being crafted.

4. Permanent Crown Placement
The permanent crown is fitted, adjusted for comfort, and then cemented into place.

Care and Maintenance:Good oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups are crucial to ensure the longevity of a crown.

Dental Bridges

A dental bridge is a prosthetic device used to replace one or more missing teeth. It consists of one or more artificial teeth (pontics) supported by crowns on the adjacent natural teeth or dental implants.

When Are Dental Bridges Needed?

Replacing Missing Teeth: To fill gaps where teeth are missing and restore functionality and aesthetics.

Preventing Tooth Shifting: To avoid the drifting of neighboring teeth into the empty space.

Restoring Bite: To restore proper bite and chewing function.

Procedure for Dental Bridges

1. Preparation
Adjacent teeth or implants are prepared to support the bridge.

2. Impression
An impression is taken to create a custom bridge.

3. Temporary Bridge
A temporary bridge is placed while the permanent one is being made.

4. Permanent Bridge Placement
The permanent bridge is adjusted for fit and comfort, then cemented into place.

Care and Maintenance:
Regular dental visits are important to ensure the bridge and surrounding teeth remain healthy.