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Do you have a cracked or damaged tooth? Are you missing a tooth or even multiple teeth? No matter the degree of your dental problem, dental crowns and bridges are available to protect your damaged tooth and replace missing teeth. Crowns and bridges are used in the restoration of natural teeth that have been damaged, decayed or lost. A crown can be created to restore an individually damaged tooth back to its original form and function, while a bridge may be used to replace one or more missing teeth. These restorations are permanently placed onto your teeth to offer stability that removable appliances or partial dentures cannot. Cover Damaged Teeth If your tooth decay or damage is too extensive that dental veneers, direct composite bonding or other conservative treatments are not appropriate options, your dentist will consult with you about dental crowns. Dental crowns are synthetic caps, which are usually fabricated of a material such as porcelain, and placed on the top of a tooth. They are used to restore your tooth to its normal shape and size, as well as to strengthen and improve the appearance of a tooth. Crowns are necessary when a tooth is broken down and fillings won't solve the problem. If a tooth is cracked, a crown holds the tooth together to seal the cracks, preventing the damage from becoming worse. In addition, crowns can be used to provide support for a large filling, attach a bridge, protect weak teeth from fracturing, restore fractured teeth or to cover badly shaped and discolored teeth. Your dentist may recommend a crown to: * Replace a large filling when there is not enough tooth remaining.
* Protect a weak tooth from fracturing.
* Restore a fractured tooth.
* Attach a bridge.
* Cover a dental implant.
* Cover a poorly shaped tooth.
* Cover a tooth that has had root canal treatment. Bridge the Gap Between Teeth When you have lost a tooth or multiple teeth, it shows when you smile. Bridges are natural-looking dental appliances that can replace a section of missing teeth. Since they are custom-made, bridges are barely noticeable and can restore the natural contour of your teeth as well as the proper bite relationship between your upper and lower teeth. Sometimes referred to as fixed partial dentures, dental bridges are semi-permanent and are bonded to your existing teeth or implants. Some bridges are removable and can be cleaned by the wearer, while others need to be removed by your dentist. Porcelain, gold alloys or combinations of materials are usually used to make your bridge appliances. While crowns and bridges can potentially last a lifetime, it is important to maintain proper oral hygiene in order to ensure longevity. As with other cosmetic procedures, crowns and bridges are not suitable for everyone. Proper consultation with your dentist in Boynton Beach can ensure optimal results for the restoration of your smile.
Dr. Hugh Rosenblatt, cosmetic dentist in Boynton Beach, received his dental education from Temple University of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has achieved the prestigious Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and provides services including veneers, Lumineers and root canal in Boynton Beach, among other services.
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