Crown
A crown is a dental restoration that covers or "caps" a tooth to restore it to its normal shape, size and function. Its purpose is to strengthen or improve the appearance of a tooth. A crown can:
Bridges
How is a bridge attached?
A fixed bridge is commonly cemented to the natural teeth next to the space left by the missing teeth. A false tooth (called a pontic) replaces the lost tooth or teeth. A pontic is attached to a crown (a restoration that covers a tooth). Crowns, which are cemented on natural teeth, provide support for the bridge.
Are there different types of bridges?
Yes. Dental implants attach artificial teeth directly into the jaw. Because surgery is required, candidates for dental implants should have good general health and have adequate jawbone to support an implant. For some patients, implants can help preserve the jawbone where teeth have been lost.
Dental Implants
Many patients choose implants to replace a single tooth, several teeth, or to support a full set of dentures. Implants are cylinders that are surcigally placed in the upper or lower jaw where they function as a sturdy anchor for replacement teeth. They are made of titanium and other materials that are compatible with the human body.
Single Tooth Implants
The single tooth implant replaces the missing tooth's roots. A single tooth implant is a freestanding unit and does not involve treatment to the adjacent teeth.
Implant-Supported Bridges
Dental implants may be used to support a bridge when several teeth are missing. The bridge replaces the lost natural teeth and some of the tooth roots. An implant-supported bridge does not require support from adjacent teeth.
Dentures
Full Mouth Reconstruction
A crown is a dental restoration that covers or "caps" a tooth to restore it to its normal shape, size and function. Its purpose is to strengthen or improve the appearance of a tooth. A crown can:
- restore a tooth when there isn't enough tooth remaining to provide support for a large filling
- attach a bridge to replace the missing teeth
- protect a weak tooth from fracturing
- restore a fractured tooth
- cover a badly shaped or discolored tooth
- cover a dental implant
Bridges
How is a bridge attached?
A fixed bridge is commonly cemented to the natural teeth next to the space left by the missing teeth. A false tooth (called a pontic) replaces the lost tooth or teeth. A pontic is attached to a crown (a restoration that covers a tooth). Crowns, which are cemented on natural teeth, provide support for the bridge.
Are there different types of bridges?
Yes. Dental implants attach artificial teeth directly into the jaw. Because surgery is required, candidates for dental implants should have good general health and have adequate jawbone to support an implant. For some patients, implants can help preserve the jawbone where teeth have been lost.
Dental Implants
Many patients choose implants to replace a single tooth, several teeth, or to support a full set of dentures. Implants are cylinders that are surcigally placed in the upper or lower jaw where they function as a sturdy anchor for replacement teeth. They are made of titanium and other materials that are compatible with the human body.
Single Tooth Implants
The single tooth implant replaces the missing tooth's roots. A single tooth implant is a freestanding unit and does not involve treatment to the adjacent teeth.
Implant-Supported Bridges
Dental implants may be used to support a bridge when several teeth are missing. The bridge replaces the lost natural teeth and some of the tooth roots. An implant-supported bridge does not require support from adjacent teeth.
Dentures
Full Mouth Reconstruction