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When tooth loss occurs or teeth are severely damaged, what are your options to restore your smile? A dental crown may be used to protect a cracked tooth, restore functionality of a tooth with excessive decay or replace a pre-existing crown. Dental bridges on the other hand, like implants, are used to replace missing teeth by filling the gap and are made up of two dental crowns for the teeth on either side. With the help of dental crowns or bridges, you can fully restore your smile to prevent the development of more severe dental health problems. With advances in dentistry, you can experience the benefits of a restored smile with Procera and Zirconia crowns and bridges. Dental Bridges Close the Gap Bridges are natural-looking dental appliances that can replace a section of your missing teeth. Since they are custom-made, bridges are not noticeable and can restore the natural contour of teeth, in addition to the proper bite relationship between upper and lower teeth. Sometimes referred to as fixed partial dentures, bridges are permanent and bonded to existing teeth or implants. Some bridges are removable and can be cleaned, while others need to be removed by your Des Plaines dentist. Dental Crowns Cover Damaged Teeth While conventional crowns have been used to strengthen teeth for decades with great success, they were unable to improve appearance due to the dark metals used to fabricate the crowns. With recent advancements in dental technology and an increasingly high demand for esthetics from patients, crowns made of porcelain have emerged as a popular alternative to unsightly metal crowns. When the damage to a tooth is extensive, a crown is often used to cover the weak tooth. What are Procera Crowns and Bridges? Procera is an all ceramic crown, which is completely metal free. It is fabricated by a skilled dental technician typically in a dental laboratory outside of the dental office. The technician will create a thin hardened ceramic understructure that will be used as a base for the application of porcelain. The dental technician will then apply the porcelain to the understructure in the shape and color needed for the individual patient. Once the porcelain is applied, the crown is baked in a porcelain furnace and delivered to the dentist. The dentist will then check the Procera crown in the patient's mouth for proper fit, make any needed adjustments, and then cement the crown permanently. Additionally, Procera offers a complete range of cement-retained crowns and bridges on natural teeth and abutments. Achieve high prosthetic flexibility - from coping and bridge frameworks to full-contour crowns and temporary full-contour bridges. Benefits of a new Procera crown or bridge include: * Superior esthetic results
* Easy installation
* Quick results
* Short and convenient treatment What are Zirconia Crowns? Zirconia crowns are custom milled from solid blocks of zirconia and baked at extremely high temperatures so that the completed crown is near unbreakable. Zirconia is 100% biocompatible. It is inert, and the body does not reject zirconia so you don't have to worry about allergies or adverse reactions. Zirconia crowns have several advantages over both traditional gold and porcelain crowns: * Strength and longevity - zirconia is virtually indestructible and could last a lifetime.
* Cosmetic - look more translucent, but are much stronger than the porcelain fused to metal crowns.
* Less tooth removal - provides more strength in less volume than a porcelain crown. If you have damaged or missing teeth, it is recommended that you visit your Des Plaines cosmetic dentist for further consultation on the best procedure for restoration. Your dentist can recommend the best restorative option for missing or damaged teeth to help you regain your natural smile.
Dr. Marta Milejczyk, dentist in Des Plaines, is a solo practitioner and an Invisalign Preferred Provider at Golf Glen Dentistry. She graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy with the Deans Award for academic excellence in 1996 and is pleased to provide an array of services including veneers, Invisalign, dental implants and Lumineers in Des Plaines, among others.
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