Crowns & Bridges
CROWNS & BRIDGES
CROWNS & BRIDGES
Crowns are dental restorations like inlays and onlays, are placed over a tooth, and are usually made of porcelain. The choice of having a crown is to address aesthetic needs, to restore tooth function and to enhance overall health of the mouth. It also replaces and recovers a large surface area of the original tooth that may have broken off, thus the crown is used to preserve the remaining natural tooth.
A bridge typically consist of 2 crowns holding on to a false tooth (known as pontic) in between. This is to replace a missing tooth.
Traditionally, old porcelain-fused-to-metal crown was commonly used. However, with the improving technology and an aesthetic choice, all-porcelain tooth-colored crown is used. We will no longer see the dark line from the metal in the crown anymore.
During the first visit, your dentist will shape the teeth to mimic the final restoration so to provide stable support and fit, together with the crowns and bridges. Teeth impressions are taken, creating a replica for the dental laboratory to model it to make the final restoration. You can get to choose the color, shape and size of the crown and bridge, matching with the rest of the teeth. A temporary restoration is done to protect and maintain the space left by the (missing) tooth until the new restoration is ready.
With the improvement of CAD-CAM technology, the crown could be fabricated within the same day and no temporary restoration is needed. When a dental crown is done in the same day, you will require lesser injections and visits to the clinic.
On the second visit (if necessary), our doctor will remove the temporary restoration, fitting in the crowns and bridges, making sure it fits and meets your expectations. After the restoration is adjusted and approved, it will be permanently secured with an adhesive bonding agent or cement.
What is a Permanent Bridge?
Permanent bridges look, feel and function very much like natural teeth than removable bridges. It does not require any removal from the mouth for cleaning.
How to care for the crowns and bridges?
Caring for the crowns and bridges is just like caring for your own natural set of teeth. Routine brushing, flossing and seeking regular professional care is required to maintain the appearance of them, and the health of the supporting teeth and gums.
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