CROWNS AND BRIDGES

Crowns and bridges are fixed dental restoration methods designed to replace the missing teeth by attaching artificial teeth.

Crowns serve many needs; they protect a weak tooth from decay or damage or help restore a tooth that is already broken or worn down.

If a person has one or multiple teeth missing, a bridge helps restore their bite, smile, and oral health.

Dental Crowns Overview

Both crowns and bridges are considered a fixed dental restoration, unlike dentures that are removable. Crowns and bridges are bonded to the existing teeth so that they can be removed only by a dentist. Dental crowns were first introduced in the 19th century by the Etruscans civilization, and they made crows using gold, bone, plus human teeth. Throughout the 19th century, the Etruscans invented advanced porcelain crowns and metal crowns in order to make the crowns very strong and long-lasting.

Why Get Crowns and Bridges?

There are several benefits of crowns and bridges:

• Restore a large filling in teeth that are badly damaged, protect the teeth from fracturing
• Attach and cover dental implants, and cover a discolored or misshapen tooth
• Save teeth from damage and make cosmetic changes
• Improve your bite strength by replacing missing teeth
• Boost confidence by maintaining healthy and strong teeth

Crowns and Bridges Procedure

The procedure to place crowns and bridges is a fairly simple procedure. At Kremer Dental Care, we often schedule more than one appointment to create and place your dental crowns or bridges.

• In the first appointment, we prepare the shape of the teeth.
• Then, we get the impression and place a temporary crown or bridge.
• The second appointment is often two weeks after the final crown or bridge is ready to be placed.
• During this second visit, we cement the crowns or bridges and complete the procedure.