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A crown (or cap) is a covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape. A crown is used to protect and strengthen tooth structure when the tooth cannot be restored with fillings. Crowns may also be used when repairing a broken or fractured tooth, a significantly decayed tooth or a tooth that has had a root canal.
Traditionally, the most common method of crowning a tooth involves making a dental impression of the tooth and creating a temporary crown. The impression is then sent to a laboratory to be fabricated into a permanent crown. The permanent crown will then then be inserted at a subsequent dental appointment.
At Triple Cities Family Dental we also have the capability of utilizing state-of-the-art technology to do things significantly differently. We can take digital pictures to fabricate and install a CEREC crown in our office in just one appointment.
A dental bridge is a fixed (non-removable) appliance used to replace missing teeth in order to restore a patient's chewing ability and to improve their smile.
Bridges consist of crowns that cover the teeth on each side of the space being filled. Connected to them is a false crown which fills in the gap.
Bridges can be made of porcelain fused to metal or a solid ceramic material. When cemented into place, they become a fixed part of your mouth.
Our mission at Triple Cities Family Dental, P.C. is to enhance oral health, patient experience and beautiful smiles through dental education and high quality of care.
