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Crowns and bridges are a fixed solution to missing or damaged teeth. This restorative procedure uses prosthetic devices to bring back your smile to its natural form. A crown is used when the tooth structure is damaged or fractured. A bridge is used when one or more teeth are missing.
A crown is made to look like a tooth which made of porcelain or ceramic that can be colour and texture-matched to your existing teeth. It is made to look like and perform like a natural tooth.
Crowns are used when an existing tooth is damaged, fractured or weakened. The tooth is filed down and reshaped into a smaller size. Any decay is removed, and the tooth structure is restored to support the crown. The crown fits like a cap over the newly shaped tooth and is cemented into position.
A bridge is a prosthetic appliance that replaces missing teeth. Bridges are usually made of porcelain fused to metal in order to achieve both strength and a natural look.
A bridge consists of false teeth firmly attached between two crowns. The teeth on either side of the gap are prepared for these crowns and the bridge is cemented into place. In some cases, it’s possible to use implants to replace the missing teeth rather than using the existing teeth. Once a bridge is cemented into position, it looks and works just like natural teeth.
Crowns and bridges are used to repair a number of different dental problems.
A crown can be used when:
How long your crown and bridge lasts depend on the effectiveness of your oral hygiene routine.
The stricter your dental health routine is, the better chance your bridge and crowns can last.
