Crowns and Bridges
Dental Crowns and Bridges
Dental Saving Plan | American Dental Association Member | In Business Since 1973
Dental Saving PlanAmerican Dental Association MemberIn Business Since 1973
What Are Crowns and Bridges?
A crown is a custom-made covering that fits over an original tooth that's decayed, damaged, or cracked. Crowns are made of different materials such as porcelain, gold, acrylic resin, or a mix of these materials.
A bridge, on the other hand, is a dental device that fills a space that a tooth has previously occupied. If you're in need of a bridge or crown, turn to Hamline Family Dental.
Same-Day Treatment Plan for Crowns
- Numbing the tooth to eliminate the decay in or around it
- Resculpturing the tooth to provide an ideal fit for the crown
- Making a temporary crown out of acrylic resin and fitting it onto the tooth during the interim period when the custom-made crown is being created
- Cementing the crown into place after ensuring that it has the proper look and fit
Proper dental hygiene, including daily brushing and flossing, is required to keep your teeth, gums, and crowns healthy and bacteria-free. This helps prevent gum disease. With proper care, your crowns can last a lifetime.
Advantages of CEREC® Restorations
- No temporary restorations
- High-quality ceramic products
- Minimal invasiveness
- Less injections and discomfort
- Fewer dental visits
- Cost effectiveness
- Save natural teeth
- Long-lasting restorations
- Biocompatible solutions
- No messy impressions
Main Types of Bridges
- A fixed bridge is the most popular type of bridge. It consists of a filler tooth that's attached to two crowns, which fit over the existing teeth and hold the bridge in place
- The "Maryland" bridge is usually used to replace missing front teeth. It consists of a filler that's attached to metal bands that are bonded to the abutment teeth. The metal bands consist of a white-colored composite resin that matches the existing tooth color
- The cantilever bridge is often used when there are teeth on only one side of the span. A typical three-unit cantilever bridge consists of two crowned teeth positioned next to each other on the same side of the missing tooth space. The filler tooth is then connected to the two crowned teeth, which extend into the missing tooth space or end
Bridges can help prevent shifting of the teeth that can lead to bite problems and / or jaw problems and resultant periodontal disease. Bridges also protect the integrity of existing teeth and help maintain a healthy, vibrant smile.
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