Crown & Bridge

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Both crowns and most bridges are fixed devices to replace missing teeth or huge filled tooth. Unlike removable appliances like dentures, which you can remove and clean daily, crowns and bridges are cemented to existing teeth or implants and can only be removed by a dentist. 

• Replacing a large filling when there are not enough teeth left
• Protect a weak tooth from breaking
• Restore a broken tooth
• Cover a dental implant
• Cover a discolored or malformed tooth
• Covering a root canal treated tooth 

A bridge is a special dental device to replace missing teeth by placing crowns on adjacent teeth. The teeth on the side of the missing area are cut out and the bridge is permanently cemented in to replace the missing teeth. Compared to other methods of replacing missing teeth, a bridge is significantly more comfortable than dentures and less expensive than a dental implant. 

Before a crown or bridge can be made, the tooth (or teeth) must be reduced in size in order for the crown or bridge to fit properly. After reducing the tooth(s), your dentist will take an impression to provide an exact mold for the crown or bridge. If porcelain is to be used, your dentist will determine the correct color for the crown or bridge to match the color of your existing teeth.

Based on this impression, a dental laboratory then fabricates your crown or bridge from the material specified by your dentist. A temporary crown or bridge is placed to cover the prepared tooth while the permanent crown or bridge is being made. When the permanent crown or bridge is complete, the temporary crown or bridge is removed and the new crown or bridge is cemented onto your prepared tooth(s). 

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Although crowns and bridges can last a lifetime, they sometimes become loose or fall off. The most important step you can take to ensure the longevity of your crown or bridge is good oral hygiene. A bridge can lose its support if the teeth or the bone that supports it are damaged by dental disease. Keep your gums and teeth healthy by brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and flossing daily. Also visit your dentist and hygienist regularly for professional exams and cleanings. Avoid chewing on hard foods, ice or other hard objects to avoid damage to your new crown or bridge.