Dental Crowns & Bridge

A dental crown is a cap that is cemented on to your prepared existing tooth hence replaces the natural crown. It is often the best way to save a tooth and strengthen it. A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth. It consists of an artificial tooth anchored to adjacent natural teeth.

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You require a dental crown when your tooth is weakened, chipped, broken due to:

• Trauma

• Tooth decay

• Large fillings

• Root canal treatment

• Age-related wear and tear

Why replace missing teeth:

• To improve appearance and speech

• To prevent stresses that cause damage to other teeth

• Prevent the teeth near the gap from shifting

• Maintain natural bite

• Improve chewing ability

What are the different types of crown/bridge materials:

• Full Metal

• Porcelain Fused to Metal

• Full Ceramic

• Zirconia