CROWN AND BRIDGE
Crown and bridge treatment is a long-term method of replacing missing teeth.
If your tooth is severely damaged due to decay, cracked teeth or trauma than you may need a dental crown.
A crown is placed on an individual tooth, (somewhat like a thimble over your finger) where there is no longer sufficient tooth structure left to place a filling.
One option to replacing missing teeth when teeth exist on either side of the space is a bridge. A bridge spans a space where one or more teeth have been lost in the dental arch. The teeth on either end of the span are crowned, and are referred to as abutments. The false teeth in a bridge that join the abutments are referred to as pontics. Both esthetics (appearance) and function are considered when selecting the material most suitable for you.
Crown and bridges fit completely over the affected teeth. To prepare for a crown or bridge, the tooth is prepared by being trimmed down (reduced) to accommodate the crown or bridge. The crown or bridge restores the size, shape and look of your tooth, and more importantly restores function.
