Everything You Need to Know About Dental Crowns and Bridges

Dental crowns and bridges are effective, popular treatment options for patients with one or more missing teeth. Both of these options are permanent, meaning the patient does not remove them to eat, sleep, or brush. If properly cared-for, both crowns and bridges can last a lifetime.

Here’s some more information to help you understand both options and begin to investigate which is the best treatment for you.

What is a dental crown?

Think of a dental crown like a cap that is placed over a dental implant. This crown is custom-made to fit your mouth and will replicate the look, feel, and function of your natural tooth. In order to be eligible for a crown and implant, the patient must have enough jaw bone intact to support the devices. If you do not have enough jaw bone to support a crown, your dentist in Tottenham will likely discuss a dental bridge as an alternative solution.

How is a dental crown installed?

The first step to getting a dental crown is having an implant installed. A dental implant is like a screw that is surgically embedded into the jaw bone to act like the natural root of the tooth. After installing the implant, the gums and bone will need some time to heal. Once the area is completely healed, the crown will be installed on top of the implant.

What is a dental bridge?

A dental bridge is a good option to fill the gap left by one or more missing teeth. Not only will it act as a foundation for replacement teeth, but it will also hold space in the mouth to prevent other teeth from shifting to fill the gap.

How is a tooth bridge installed?

Tooth bridges are installed by cementing them to the crowns or natural teeth sitting adjacent to the gap being filled.

How are crowns and bridges made?

Crowns and bridges are both custom-made to perfectly fit your mouth. To do so, Dr Elvis Filo will take impressions of your teeth to create an exact mold of the inside of your mouth, and send that to a lab with the specialized equipment needed to build your dental device.

If you are missing one or more teeth and are interested in learning more about dental crowns and bridges, call the team at Queen Street Dental in Tottenham today. We’ll set up an appointment to assess your current situation and discuss the treatment options available for you.