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Crowns

A crown is a cap made from various materials suitable for withstanding the biting and chewing forces that a normal tooth must endure. It is placed over a tooth to restore its shape and size, strength, and/or to improve its appearance. The crowns, when cemented into place, fully encase the entire visible portion of the tooth that lies at and above the gum line.

Why Is a Dental Crown Needed?

• A dental crown may be needed to rebuild broken or decayed teeth or to hold together parts of a cracked tooth.


• To restore a damaged, broken or severely worn down tooth.


• To cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn't much of the tooth left.


• To secure a dental bridge in place.


• To cosmetically improve the appearance of misshaped or severely discolored teeth.


• To cover a dental implant

A DENTAL BRIDGE is an appliance made to permanently fit between two porcelain crowns. The bridge fills the gap left by one or more missing teeth. Today, we refer to this as a, FIXED BRIDGE. Think of a FIXED BRIDGE as a permanent bridge which cannot be removed the same way you remove (take out and put back on) partial dentures. WHEN DO PEOPLE CHOOSE OR NEED A FIXED BRIDGE? Patients need fixed bridges when: Their smile needs some restoration

• They want to be able to chew effectively


• They need help speaking clearly


• The shape of a patient's face needs to be maintained


• It will help keep other teeth from becoming misaligned