Dental Crowns and Bridges
Crowns
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped appliance that is used to cover a severely damaged tooth or replace a missing tooth. If the crown is restoring or protecting an existing tooth, it will “cap” the structure and prevent it from experiencing further damage.
All of our crowns are custom-built so that they provide strong performance for the patient and fit in well with the other teeth. We take great pride in providing crowns and bridges that resemble natural teeth and offer excellent function. Our team will help choose the shade and material that is best for you!
Prep Work
Some prep work is needed before a crown can be applied. If the crown is restoring a tooth, some of the tooth enamel on the structure will need to be removed first. This will make room for the crown and allow it to fit better. If the crown is replacing a tooth, a dental implant must be installed. This can be completed with a minimally invasive oral surgery. The new crown can then be fitted to the supporting structure.
Bridges
Dental bridges are provided for patients who are missing multiple teeth in a row. This type of restoration consists of two dental crowns at the “ends” and one or more natural-looking prosthetic teeth in the middle. The crowns, or abutments, provide support for the rest of the structure, and the replacement teeth in the center will “bridge” the gap created by the missing teeth. Both the bridge and the abutments are custom-made so that they provide the best possible performance for the patient and fit in well with their other teeth. With the strong support provided from the dental crowns on the ends, a dental bridge should never come loose.
If you are suffering from lost or damaged teeth, then a crown or a bridge may be the perfect solution for you. A visit to Independent Dental Care is the first step in receiving a top-quality restoration at an affordable price. Please call us at (239) 437-8900 to schedule an appointment.
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