Crown and Bridge
Crowns
What is a crown?
A dental crown, or cap, is a way to fix a damaged tooth that completely covers the tooth to protect it and recreate its appearance. Crowns can be used for cosmetic repairs of front teeth, and on implants. A crown is usually recommended because of risk of fracture. Whether it has already broken, or has a large area of decay, or becomes fragile because of a root canal, the crown will prevent the tooth from breaking when you chew on it.
What are the benefits?
Completely restores the tooth. Eat confidently without fear of pain, or chewing on the tooth. Recent advancements in dental materials means exceptionally lifelike appearance and unmatched strength with full Zirconia metal free crowns.
How long do they last?
On an average they last 5 - 15 years depending on the location and amount of wear and tear. Good oral care will get them to last longer.
Bridges
What is a bridge?
A bridge is still the most common way to replace a missing tooth or two. The bridge spans the gap as a single connected set of teeth. It has one or more fake teeth connected to two crowns. It is permanently cemented in, with the two crowns on the teeth on either side of the open space.
What are the benefits?
Bridges are adaptable too many situations and can be made out of full porcelain, gold or, a combination of the two. They can be used to replace multiple teeth and can be placed on implants as well. A full arch porcelain bridge can be made to sit on four implants is a popular alternative to a complete denture. The look of modern porcelain dental work is really unbelievable, you simply can’t tell them apart from natural teeth.
How long do they last?
On an average they last 5 - 15 years depending on the location and amount of wear and tear. Good oral care will get them to last longer.
