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Dental crowns and prostheses, owing to their high durability and natural appearance, are used to rehabilitate tooth missing or damaged. A crown completely covers a damaged tooth site, offering a shield and structural support, all the while maintaining the integrity of the natural root. Today's crowns are engineered in high tech ceramics that approximate the translucency and light-scatter characteristics of native enamel, resulting in natural appearing seamless restorations that have long life.
The crown procedure typically requires two appointments. During the initial visit, the tooth is prepared by removing damaged structure and reshaping the remaining portion. Fine impressions underwrite precise fit and a provisional crown provides covering of the tooth while your permanent restoration is being designed and made. At the subsequent visit the custom crown is permanently attached and immediately reversion of full functionality and of esthetics takes place.
Dental bridges use a fixed prosthetic to replace missing teeth. Conventional bridges are made of replacement teeth retained by crowns fixed on adjacent natural teeth. Other versions of designs are cantilever bridges (supported by one side only) and Maryland bridges (with bonded wings to neighboring teeth), providing options for a wide range of clinical conditions while avoiding the use of removable appliances.
They also prevent lateral movement of abutment teeth, keep the bite in proper occlusion, render the masticatory functional again, and lead to clearer speaking. When maintained with good oral hygiene and occasional repair, contemporary crowns and bridges are second to none in their ability to resist wear and tear, with a projected lifespan of 10-15 years or more, and deliver what can only be described as a function-beauty-value ideal.
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