Description

Dental crowns and bridges are common restorative dental treatments used to repair and replace damaged or missing teeth. Here's a brief overview of each: Dental Crowns: A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over a damaged or decayed tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance. Crowns can be made from various materials such as porcelain, metal, or a combination of both (porcelain-fused-to-metal). The process of getting a dental crown typically involves preparing the tooth by removing some of its outer structure, taking impressions for custom fabrication, and then cementing the crown onto the prepared tooth. Dental Bridges: A dental bridge is used to replace one or more missing teeth by bridging the gap between two healthy teeth. The bridge consists of two or more crowns on either side of the gap (abutment teeth) with an artificial tooth or teeth in between (pontic) .