Dental Crowns And Bridge
Dental crowns and bridges are two examples of dental restorations that are used to replace or repair lost or damaged teeth. Although they have comparable objectives, their functioning and applications differ.
What are Dental crowns?
Dental crowns are a type of custom-made cap that completely encloses a tooth that has been broken or infected, restoring its size, shape, strength, and appearance. When a tooth has a large filling that affects its structural integrity or is significantly fractured, weakened, or both, crowns are frequently advised. They can also be used cosmetically to make teeth that are crooked or discolored look better.
In order to make room for the dental crown, the damaged tooth must first be prepared by having a piece of its outer structure removed. Following that, an impression is made in order to precisely mold the personalized crown. In a dental laboratory, the crown is made from materials like porcelain, metal alloys, or a combination of the two. Once complete, the crown is firmly affixed to the tooth, protecting it and restoring its functionality.
What is Bridge?
A dental bridge spans the space between two natural teeth or dental implants to replace one or more lost teeth. The bridge is made up of prosthetic teeth called pontics that are held in place by dental crowns that are affixed to the neighboring teeth or by dental implants. The crowns act as anchors (abutments) to firmly fix the bridge in place. The abutment teeth on either side of the gap are shrunk to make room for the crowns in order to get ready for a dental bridge. The bridge is built specifically to meet the patient's mouth's measurements and aesthetic after impressions are obtained.
When the bridge is completed, it is affixed to the prepared abutment teeth or implants to fill the gap caused by the lost teeth and restore both functionality and appearance.
Who needs the service?
A dental crown is needed when a significant percentage of the tooth structure is missing or damaged. A crown is typically required. In addition, a dental crown is required when a tooth has had root canal therapy.
A dental bridge is needed if the teeth on either side of the empty gap contain significant cavities, need root canal therapy, or have other flaws that necessitate crown protection. In addition, bone replacement by grafting is not a practical option since the bone that is available for an implant is of poor quality and/or quantity.
Benefits
Dental bridges and crowns can be crafted to closely mimic natural teeth in terms of color and shape, and both are long-lasting. They support maintaining normal tooth alignment, preventing adjacent teeth from shifting, and improving the overall appearance of the smile. They also aid in restoring eating and speaking abilities. For advice on the best course of action based on unique dental requirements and situations, see a dentist.
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