Crowns:
Restoring Strength and Beauty
Crowns, or dental caps, are versatile dental restorations that repair and strengthen damaged or decayed teeth. Crafted from durable ceramics, crowns are custom-made to fit over the surface of a tooth, restoring its shape, size, strength, and appearance.
Key Features of Crowns:
- Protection: Crowns provide a protective covering for weakened or structurally compromised teeth, shielding them from further damage or decay.
- Restoration: Crowns encase the entire visible portion of a tooth above the gum line, restoring its function and aesthetics and allowing patients to bite, chew, and smile confidently.
- Durability: Constructed from high-quality materials, crowns are durable and long-lasting, withstanding the forces of chewing and biting for many years with proper care.
Indications for Crowns:
- Restoring severely decayed or damaged teeth
- Strengthening weakened teeth after root canal treatment
- Protecting fractured or cracked teeth from further breakage
- Enhancing the appearance of misshapen or discolored teeth
- Supporting dental bridges or implant-supported restorations
The Crown Placement Process:
- Preparation: During the initial visit, the tooth is prepared by removing a thin enamel layer to accommodate the crown. Impressions or digital scans of the tooth are then taken to fabricate a custom crown.
- Temporary Crown: While the permanent crown is fabricated in a dental laboratory, a temporary crown may be placed to protect the prepared tooth.
- Fitting and Adjustment: Once the permanent crown is ready, it is carefully adjusted to ensure proper fit, bite, and aesthetics.
- Cementation: Once satisfied with the fit and appearance, the crown is permanently cemented onto the prepared tooth using dental adhesive or cement.
- Final Polishing: Any excess cement is removed, and the crown is polished to a smooth and natural-looking finish, blending seamlessly with the surrounding teeth.
Benefits of Crowns:
- Restore strength and function to damaged teeth
- Enhance the appearance of the smile
- Provide long-lasting protection and durability
- Preserve natural tooth structure
Bridges:
Bridging the Gap for a Complete Smile
At our Niagara Falls Dental Clinic, bridges are fixed dental restorations that replace one or more missing teeth by spanning the gap between adjacent teeth. They consist of artificial teeth, called pontics, supported by dental crowns attached to the neighboring natural teeth or dental checkups in Niagara Falls.
Key Features of Bridges:
- Stability: Dental bridges are securely anchored by attaching to the adjacent natural teeth or dental implants, providing stability and support for the replacement teeth.
- Functionality: By filling the gap left by missing teeth, bridges restore the ability to chew and speak correctly, improving overall oral function and comfort.
- Aesthetics: Bridges are custom-made to match the color, shape, and size of the natural teeth, ensuring a seamless and natural-looking smile.
Indications forBridges:
- Replacing one or more missing teeth
- Restoring chewing function and bite alignment
- Preventing shifting of adjacent teeth into the gap left by missing teeth
- Enhancing the appearance of the smile
The Crown Placement Process:
- Preparation: During the initial visit, the tooth is prepared by removing a thin enamel layer to accommodate the crown. Impressions or digital scans of the tooth are then taken to fabricate a custom crown.
- Temporary Crown: While the permanent crown is fabricated in a dental laboratory, a temporary crown may be placed to protect the prepared tooth.
- Fitting and Adjustment: Once the permanent crown is ready, it is carefully adjusted to ensure proper fit, bite, and aesthetics.
- Cementation: Once satisfied with the fit and appearance, the crown is permanently cemented onto the prepared tooth using dental adhesive or cement.
- Final Polishing: Any excess cement is removed, and the crown is polished to a smooth and natural-looking finish, blending seamlessly with the surrounding teeth.
Benefits of Bridges:
- Restore the ability to chew and speak properly
- Prevent shifting of adjacent teeth into the gap left by missing teeth
- Enhance the appearance of the smile
- Provide a durable and long-lasting solution for tooth replacement
In summary, crowns and bridges are valuable dental restorations crucial in restoring strength, function, and aesthetics to damaged or missing teeth, allowing patients to enjoy a complete and healthy smile for years.
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