DENTAL CROWN
A dental crown is a personalized cap that fits over a decayed or destroyed tooth to reform it in terms of shape and look. These caps on teeth are designed to be indistinguishable from the natural teeth.
DENTAL BRIDGES
These are false structures used in dentistry to fill the spaces caused by missing one or several teeth. They are placed between two crowns, which anchor them in adjacent natural teeth or implants.
DENTAL CROWN PROCEDURE
01.Preparation
The dentist will alter the tooth in order to receive the crown.
02.Impressions
The teeth are then scanned so that custom-made crown can be designed.
03.Temporary Crown
A temporary crown is installed while waiting for the permanent one to be made.
04.Permanent Crown Placement
The temporary bridge is removed, and the permanent one is cemented in place.
01.Preparation
The dentist then takes imprints of your mouth so as to make fitting bridges.
02.Impressions
The teeth are then scanned so that custom-made crown can be designed.
03.Temporary Bridge
A temporary bridge is placed over the prepared tooth/teeth and left for a given time during treatment.
04.Permanent Bridge Placement
The temporary bridge will be removed, the fixed bridge will be erected with cement.
DENTAL BRIDGE PROCEDURE
TYPES OF DENTAL BRIDGES
Traditional Bridges
This involves forming a bridge with crowns on teeth on both sides of the gap (abutment teeth) and a pontic centrally.
Implant-Supported Bridge
Instead of real teeth, it relies on dental implants for support.
Maryland Bridge
It uses a metal or porcelain framework bonded to the back of the neighbouring teeth.
BENEFITS
DENTAL CROWN
Protection
It keeps delicate teeth from breaking apart or holding together fractured ones.
Restoration
It fixes worn-out or broken teeth or is even more damaged than this condition.
Aesthetics
It covers discoloured or misshapen teeth, thus improving your smile.
Support
When there isn’t much left of your tooth, it holds up a tooth with another big filling.
DENTAL BRIDGE
Functionality
Helps in proper speaking and also helps in chewing food properly.
Restoration
Helps in bring back lost smiles and maintaining facial structure.
Aesthetics
Make your smile look as if you have never lost any permanent tooth.
Stability
Prevents movement of remaining natural teeth into empty spaces.