Dental Crown
A dental crown is a “cap” or cover for a tooth that is created in a dental laboratory. This type of dental restoration usually takes two appointments to complete. A crown is usually made from materials such as ceramic, gold, porcelain fused to metal, or porcelain fused to zirconia.
Dental Crown Procedure
- Evaluation as the right treatment option
- Administration of local anesthetic
- Temporary crown impression
- Decay removal and tooth preparation
- Building up the missing tooth structure if necessary
- Shaping original tooth
- Crown tooth scan or impression for dental lab
- Temporary crown placement
- Final crown adjustment and fitting verification with x-ray
- Final crown cementation
Reasons You May Need a Dental Crown
- Improving tooth durability after root canal therapy
- Protecting broken tooth or tooth has fracture lines and is about to break
- Replacing an old crown due to decay or fracture
Dental bridge
If there is a gap made by one or more teeth, a bridge can help. The bridges are usually made of porcelain, gold, alloys, or a combination of these materials. These are created similarly to crowns. The bridge teeth are bonded onto the adjacent teeth to provide support. The dental bridge procedure is similar to a dental crown procedure.
Reasons You May Need A Dental Bridge
- Restore missing teeth and chewing function
- Rejuvenile your smile and increase your self-confidence
- Improve the way you speak and pronounce words
- Correct the uneven bite by applying equal force while eating
- Maintain the shape of the face and TMJ health
- Prevent neighboring teeth from shifting and being loose
- Maintain the integrity of the original dental arch
To schedule a consultation with our dental experts, call any of our offices in Livonia at (734) 425-7888, Ann Arbor at (734) 888-8886, or book an appointment online.
