Crown & Bridge for Replacement of Teeth
A dental Crown, or Cap, covers your damaged tooth and fits just like a natural tooth . It increases the life of a natural tooth.
Dentist may recommend a dental crown to...
- Protect and restore a root canal treated tooth.
- Restore a fractured tooth
- Replace a large filling with insufficient tooth structure
- Cover a poorly-shaped tooth or discolored tooth
- For dental implant
A crown makes your damaged tooth stronger and more stable. At Just Smile Health Clinic we help you choose the best material for a crown for your individual case.
Fixed Bridges
A dental bridge is a fixed appliance and is an excellent way to replace missing teeth. The “traditional bridge” is the most popular type and is consists of two crowns that go over two anchoring teeth to which artificial replacement teeth are attached.
Dentist may recommend a Fixed Bridge to
- Fill space of missing teeth
- Restore chewing and speaking ability
- Restore your smile
- Prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position
- Maintain normal shape of face by preventing lip or cheek collapse
- Distribute the forces in your bite to alleviate stress on other teeth
- Upgrade from a removable partial denture to a fixed dental appliance
What does getting a Fixed Bridge involve ?
Getting a bridge usually requires two or more visits. While the teeth are numb, the two anchoring teeth are prepared by removing a portion of enamel to allow for a crown. Next, a highly accurate impression (mold) is made which will be sent to a dental laboratory where the bridge will be fabricated. In addition, a temporary bridge will be made and worn for several weeks until your next appointment.
At the second visit, you permanent bridge will be carefully checked, adjusted, and cemented to achieve a proper fit. Occasionally your dentist may only temporarily cement the bridge, allowing your teeth and tissue time to get used to the new bridge. The new bridge will be permanently cemented at a later time.