Crowns and bridges are the one of the most frequently utilized dental restorations. The office of Parkway Dental offers high quality crowns and bridges made of porcelain. They look exactly like your natural teeth and are an ideal option for repairing teeth that are weakened, broken or contain very large fillings.
Crowns and bridges made using porcelain look natural and glossy just like your real teeth. They perfectly mimic the function and aesthetics of your natural teeth. But the treatment opportunities with crowns and bridges are not limited to just esthetic advantages. Crowns strengthen damage teeth so that they can withstand forces exerted due to biting and chewing.
A dental crown is a tooth shaped cap that can be fitted over a tooth that is damaged, cracked, chipped or decayed. Crowns can help to realign, reshape and whiten existing teeth. They can also be used to protect a tooth that has undergone endodontic therapy (root canal treatment).
A dental bridge is used to replace a series of missing teeth in the mouth. It is attached to natural teeth at both ends of the bridge. The natural teeth near the bridge need to be prepared prior to the installation of the bridge in the mouth. Bridges are a fabulous alternative to removable partial dentures.
Steps in getting a crown or bridge
- Preparation of the teeth to receive the restoration
- Taking an impression of your mouth so that your restoration can be prepared according to your custom size and shade of your teeth
- Placement of a temporary crown or bridge over the prepared teeth
- Construction of the permanent restoration in a dental lab
- Placement of the permanent restoration in the mouth after removing the temporaries
For more information, please call our office (203) 408 – 2248 to schedule a consultation with our doctors at Parkway Dental.