Where damage to a tooth is extreme, and apparently beyond repair by means of a standard filling, we can use porcelain to make the tooth appear “as new”. This is an extremely reliable technique for repairing the most severe of dental problems, even permanently replacing missing teeth to offer a complete smile and a functional bite. These treatments are used for a long-lasting correction of major dental problems. Crowns and Bridges that are well maintained by the patient and kept clean can last for over 20 years, which is nearly as close to permanent as dental treatment can get.
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Fitting A Dental Crown
Fitting a crown usually requires two visits. Initially, we will remove decay, shape the tooth, and fit it with a temporary crown to help avoid any cosmetic or sensitivity concerns.On the subsequent visit we will remove the temporary crown, and then fit and adjust the final crown. Finally, we will cement the crown into place and you have a new beautiful looking tooth.
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Key Benefits of Dental Crowns
- Replaces missing teeth- Offers support to misshapen teeth or badly broken teeth
- Looks completely natural
- Fixes “smile” and functional chewing problems
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Capabilities Of Dental Crown
Crown and bridgework is a very reliable solution for major dental problems caused through accidents, diseases or wear. Major problems can usually be corrected using these techniques. New advancements in dental materials allow us to use high-grade porcelain crowns such as Procera and CEREC that are completely metal-free. Where accidental damage has occurred, resulting in lost teeth, or where teeth have broken away through excessive wear, or as the result of old fillings breaking, crowns and/or bridges can be used as a long-term solution.Many people have unexplained pain from filled back teeth, which is usually due to hairline cracks in the chewing part of the tooth. Placing crowns on these teeth relieves the pain and allows a return of full dental function for these teeth. In front teeth, older fillings can both weaken the teeth and cause “appearance” problems due to staining or chipping. Porcelain crowns and bridges are suitable in cases where porcelain veneers are not. In teeth with root canal fillings, crowns can prevent breakage.
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Dental Bridge
A bridge is a custom device anchored to neighboring teeth that replaces one or more missing teeth. When a lost tooth is replaced with bridgework, the teeth on either side of the missing one are prepared as crowns that serve as abutments supporting the prosthetic (replacement) tooth.Crowns and bridges are made from precious or semiprecious metals, porcelain, or a fused combination of the two. Aesthetics, functionality, durability and tissue compatibility are some of the considerations when selecting the material most suitable for your treatment.
