Dental Crowns and Bridges
Dental crowns and bridges are versatile restorative treatments that give you a beautiful, healthy smile even if you have damaged or missing teeth.
Restorative dentistry uses tools like dental crowns and bridges to improve your oral health and prevent further damage.
We are committed to providing personalized service to our patients, improving their oral health, and enhancing the quality of their lives.
What Are Dental Crowns?
A dental crown is a cap that covers a damaged or weak tooth to make it whole again. Crowns improve the tooth’s appearance, make it stronger, and reduce its likelihood of decay or fracture.
Crowns also serve as prosthetic teeth to complete a dental implant.
Reasons You Might Need a Crown?
- Large cavity where a filling won’t work
- Cracked or broken teeth
- After a root canal treatment
- To restore worn-down teeth
- To cap a dental implant
Dental crowns can also help enhance a smile if your teeth have discoloration or irregular shapes.
Dental crowns in Gainesville, GA, can be made from a variety of materials, including:
- Porcelain
- Composite resin
- Ceramic
- Metal such as gold or silver
Crowns are customized to fit each individual tooth.
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is one or more crowns put together to fill in gaps between healthy teeth. The goal is to fill in the space left by missing teeth and restore normal dental function. We call them bridges because they anchor to adjacent teeth using pontics or artificial teeth.
We create crowns for the teeth on each side of the bridge. Once in place, these crowns anchor the prosthetic teeth that fill the gap.
Reasons You Might Need a Dental Bridge?
- To keep your natural teeth from shifting due to the gap
- Maintain your facial shape
- Restore your smile
- Upgrade from a partial dental appliance
- Restore chewing
- Improve speech
Since dental bridges are permanent, you treat them like natural teeth, keeping them clean with proper oral hygiene.
Getting Dental Crowns and Bridges
The process starts with an evaluation of your teeth and gums. We will then use imaging to determine whether dental crowns and bridges are the right treatment option for you.
Preparing the Teeth
Next, we will prepare your teeth for the crown or bridge. Reshaping the affected teeth is a critical part of the process because it makes room for the crown. The prep creates the anchor or abutment teeth if you need a bridge.
Creating a Mold
After reshaping, the next step is to create a mold for the crown. The mold is an impression of your teeth. That impression is what allows for a custom crown to fit perfectly.
Temporary Restoration
We will install a temporary crown or bridge while you wait for the permanent one to be custom-fabricated. The temporary crown is typically made from composite resin and designed for short-term use.
Permanent Restoration
Once the permanent crown or bridge is ready, you will return to our dental office in Gainesville, GA. We will use dental cement to secure the new restoration. We can make adjustments if necessary to ensure the permanent dental appliance fits comfortably.
Who Is a Good Candidate for a Dental Crown or Bridge?
A good candidate is someone with healthy gums and who practices good oral hygiene at home. It is necessary to ensure the restoration lasts.
Getting a dental crown or bridge can take several visits to complete the process, but it will be worth it when you see your new smile. If you have missing or broken teeth, don’t wait another minute. Call our restoration dentists in Gainesville, GA, today to learn more about dental crowns and bridges.
