Crowns and bridges are ceramic dental appliances used for both cosmetic and restorative purposes. Crowns are used to cover the entire surface of a tooth in the case of cracked, chipped, worn out, or weak teeth. Bridges are tooth prosthetics that are used to replace missing teeth. Both these restorations are made from tooth-colored ceramic, which is how they can be customized as required to match the appearance of the natural teeth.
Advantages of dental crowns
Advantages of bridges
Procedure
The procedures to place crowns and bridges are quite similar. During the initial screening process, we will take x-rays and scans of the oral cavity for analyzing the severity of damage and to determine the space available for placing the restoration. A thin layer of enamel will be removed from the teeth to make space for accommodating the ceramic restoration. Digital molds of the teeth will be taken using a hand-held scanning device and sent to a dental laboratory.
While the restorations are being fabricated, we may recommend a temporary restoration. Once the permanent one is available, we would remove the temporary ones and prepare the teeth. Etching solution will be used to roughen the tooth surfaces. Dental adhesives will be used to bond the restoration to the tooth, after which a curing light is used to harden it and secure the restoration firmly in place.
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