Dental crowns and bridges are common dental restorations that can help improve the function and appearance of teeth. A dental crown is a cap that covers or encircles a tooth or dental implant, and can be used to restore a damaged or decayed tooth. A dental bridge is a type of restoration that can replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring an artificial tooth to the adjacent natural teeth or dental implants.
Dental bridges are prostheses that are used to replace one or more missing teeth. They are typically made up of one or more artificial teeth (pontics) that are anchored to the adjacent teeth using dental crowns. Bridges can be made of different materials such as porcelain, ceramic, metal, or a combination of materials. Like dental crowns, dental bridges are custom-made to fit the patient’s mouth and to match the natural color and shape of the teeth.
Dental bridges are recommended for people who have lost one or more teeth but still have healthy teeth on either side of the gap. The adjacent teeth are prepared for crowns, and the pontic is placed in the gap, supported by the crowns on either side. This creates a bridge of teeth that spans the gap, restoring the patient’s ability to chew and speak properly, as well as improving their appearance.
Several benefits of Dental crowns and bridges includes:
• Saving a tooth and enhancing your smile.
• Correcting issues related to visual bite alignment, small gaps between teeth, misshapen or discolored teeth, or minor flaws
• Protecting teeth from damaging, painful cracks, chips, and fractures
• Providing back function for dental patients who have suffered from the loss of permanent teeth
• Restoring the function of the lost tooth and enhancing the shape and color of the artificial tooth
• Improving chewing, speaking, and maintaining your face’s natural shape
