Crown and Bridge

What are Dental Crowns?

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over a tooth. Crowns are often used to restore teeth that are cracked, worn down, or have undergone a root canal treatment. Crowns can help to reduce the risk of tooth fracture and improve the tooth’s shape, size, strength, and appearance.

Illustration of a dental crown being placed over a prepared tooth, surrounded by other teeth and gums, against a black background.

Why Get a Dental Crown?

There are several reasons why your dentist may recommend a dental crown:

  • To protect a weakened tooth from breaking
  • To restore an already broken or worn down tooth
  • To cover and support a tooth with a large filling
  • To restore a dental implant
  • To make cosmetic improvements to the appearance of teeth

Common Crown Materials

  • Ceramic crowns for a natural, aesthetic appearance
  • Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns for strength and aesthetic quality 
  • Gold alloy crowns for exceptional strength and durability

Getting a Crown Placed

Getting a dental crown can be a multi-visit process however the advanced CAD/CAM technology in our practice allows single-visit crowns in many circumstances.

What is a Bridge?

A dental bridge is a fixed prosthetic unit used to replace a missing tooth; it literally “bridges” the gap. Dental bridges come in many different variations, each has its own indications for replacing a missing tooth and can be made of ceramic or metal.

Illustration depicting a dental bridge anchored to adjacent teeth, set over a missing tooth gap in the lower jaw.

Benefits of Dental Bridges

  • Restore your smile and ability to properly chew and function
  • Prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position
  • Distribute the forces in your bite by replacing the missing tooth

Practicing good oral hygiene by brushing, flossing, and getting regular cleans will help to extend the life of your crown / bridge.

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