Crown and bridge treatment is a long-term method of replacing missing teeth.
A crown is placed on an individual tooth, (somewhat like a thimble over your finger) where there is no longer sufficient tooth structure left to place a filling.
If you have heavily damaged or missing teeth, crowns and bridges are often the only satisfactory long-term solution. Our dentists will make sure that these are well-fitted in our mouth and look like your natural teeth in order to achieve excellent aesthetic and functional results.
A crown is used to entirely cover or "cap" a damaged tooth. Besides strengthening a damaged tooth, a crown can be used to improve its appearance, shape or alignment. A crown can also be placed on top of an implant to provide a tooth-like shape and structure for function. Porcelain or ceramic crowns can be matched to the color of your natural teeth. Other materials include gold and metal alloys, acrylic and ceramic. These alloys are generally stronger than porcelain and may be recommended for back teeth. Porcelain bonded to a metal shell is often used because it is both strong and attractive.
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