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Crown and Bridge

Dental Crowns (Caps) and Bridges 

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What Are Dental Crowns and Bridges?

Dental crowns and bridges are essential restorative treatments that help improve oral health, restore function, and enhance aesthetics. Let’s delve into the details:

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Dental Crowns (Caps)

  1. Purpose: Dental crowns, also known as caps, are custom-made tooth-shaped coverings that encase damaged or weakened teeth. They provide strength, protection, and aesthetic improvement.

  2. Materials:

    • Porcelain Fused to Metal (PFM): A combination of porcelain and metal, PFM crowns offer durability and a natural appearance.

    • All-Ceramic Crowns: These crowns are entirely ceramic, providing excellent aesthetics and biocompatibility.

    • Zirconia Crowns: Known for their strength and lifelike appearance, zirconia crowns are a popular choice.

  3. Uses:

    • Restoring Severely Decayed Teeth: Crowns protect and strengthen teeth with extensive decay.

    • Covering Fractured Teeth: Cracked or broken teeth benefit from crowns.

    • After Root Canal Treatment: Crowns restore teeth after root canal therapy.

    • Cosmetic Enhancement: Crowns improve the appearance of discolored or misshapen teeth.
       

Dental Bridges

  1. Purpose: Dental bridges replace missing teeth by bridging the gap between adjacent teeth. They restore function, prevent shifting of neighboring teeth, and enhance aesthetics.

  2. Types of Dental Bridges:

    • Traditional Fixed Bridges:

      • Most common type.

      • Consists of a pontic (false tooth) anchored by crowns on adjacent teeth.

      • Durable and reliable.

    • Maryland Dental Bridges (Resin-Bonded Bridges):

      • Ideal for replacing front teeth.

      • Porcelain or metal frameworks with “wings” bonded to adjacent teeth.

      • Minimal tooth preparation required.

    • Implant-Supported Bridges:

      • Utilize dental implants surgically embedded in the jawbone.

      • Excellent stability and longevity.

      • Suitable for multiple missing teeth.

    • Cantilever Bridges (Less Common):

      • Anchored by a single crown on one side of the gap.

      • Used when only one natural tooth is adjacent to the gap.

  3. Cost and Considerations:

    • The cost varies based on the type of bridge and individual needs.

    • Factors like overall oral health and any necessary pre-treatment (e.g., gum disease management) influence the cost.

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Disclaimer: The information provided here is for educational purposes only. Consult us for personalized advice and treatment.

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