Dental Crowns
Dental Crowns are tooth-shaped covers often placed after root canal treatment or on weakened teeth to help restore the tooth’s strength, shape, and appearance. They are custom-made for every individual. They help to protect the tooth’s remaining structure, ensuring its longevity and functionality.
Types of Dental Crowns:
- Porcelain Crowns: These crowns offer a natural appearance, making them a good choice for the front teeth of the mouth.
- Metal Crowns: Made from durable metals, these crowns are highly durable and resistant to wear. They are usually used for back teeth where aesthetics are less concerned.
- Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal Crowns (PFM): Combining the strength of metal and the aesthetic appeal of porcelain, PFM crowns are a popular option for both durability and a natural look.
- Zirconia Crowns: Excellent choice for both front and back teeth as they have high translucency and give a more natural look with high strength.
Dental Bridges
Dental Bridges are made to replace missing teeth by creating a bridge between existing teeth. Bridges help restore function, improve speech, and maintain the shape of the face by preventing surrounding teeth from shifting into the space left by a missing tooth.
Advantages of Crowns and Bridge:
- Making you chew properly: Crowns and bridges make you chew properly, which is impossible with missing teeth.
- Improved aesthetics
- Strength: These restorations are built to withstand daily wear, providing a long-lasting solution for damaged or missing teeth.
- Prevent further damage: Crowns protect vulnerable teeth from further decay or breakage, while bridges prevent shifting of surrounding teeth.