Crowns And Bridges
What are Crowns And Bridges?
Crowns And Bridges are tooth-shaped caps which are placed on the tooth to restore the shape, size, and appearance of the tooth. It also enhances the strength of the tooth. If the major part of the tooth is missing, then the crown is the best solution for it. By placing the crown, a tooth can function normally again.
A Teeth cap gives your tooth strength, shape, size and helps to improve the appearance of your tooth. If your dentist has advised you to get a crown and you are delaying the process then there are chances that you can damage your tooth to the extent that extraction is the last resort. Moreover, not getting a dental crown can wear down other adjacent teeth causing damage.
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When is Dental Crown needed?
Dental crowns are used as tooth caps on missing or fractured teeth to protect the life of your teeth. They are needed to:
- Protect or restore a tooth from fracturing due to accident or trauma
- Replace a tooth that is too large for a filling
- Get a cap over the Implant placed
- Restore the tooth on which RCT was performed
- Cover discolored, misshapen, or badly formed tooth
- Require a bridge in that case crowns are a must
Types of Dentures
Dentures can be divided into 3 broad categories namely Complete Dentures, Partial Dentures and Implant Supported Dentures.
1. Metal Crowns
If someone is looking for a long-term and durable solution then metal crowns are to the rescue. The gold crowns in these are the most used and bond well with the tooth. These can even withstand hard chewing forces and biting. Being stronger they last longer and do not wear down easily. The only drawback is that they are visible from a distance hence, suitable only for molars. Learn more about Metal Crowns Cost
2. Ceramic Crown
They are also known as resin-bonded bridges. They use metal wings instead of crowns to secure the bridge in place. The wings are bonded to the back of your neighboring teeth. Given their design, they aren’t strong enough to withstand the chewing forces of back teeth, hence used to replace front teeth. Learn more about
3. Porcelain-fused-to-metal
If you have aesthetic concerns and also wish to have metal crowns inserted then these are the best option available. The inside of the teeth is made up of metal and the outer portion of the crown is made of porcelain, as a result, it has the dual advantage – metal which provides strength, and porcelain which matches the color of the teeth making it look like natural teeth. They look the most like natural teeth. Learn more about PFM Crowns Cost.
