{"id":904,"date":"2018-01-15T02:27:21","date_gmt":"2018-01-15T02:27:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dentalassociatesofdelaware.com\/?page_id=904"},"modified":"2024-03-25T08:31:23","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T13:31:23","slug":"crowns-and-bridges","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dentalassociatesofdelaware.com\/treatment-info\/cosmetic-dentistry\/crowns-and-bridges\/","title":{"rendered":"Crowns and Bridges"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Crowns and Bridges<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text] [\/vc_column_text] <\/p>\n Sometimes the surface of a tooth becomes too badly damaged<\/strong> to be fixed with a filling<\/a> or other dental technique, but the root structure beneath the gums is still strong. In this case, our dentists at Dental Associates of Delaware can cement a crown or “cap” on the old tooth. This crown will completely cover what is left of the existing tooth, and will be sized and shaped just like the original healthy tooth. Crowns are made of different materials, and the circumstances of each patient will determine which material is best.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Crowns are used when a tooth is too damaged for a filling<\/a><\/strong>, when a tooth is badly cracked or broken, when a tooth has become badly worn down. Crowns are a good solution because the healthy structure of the existing tooth and the healthy roots can be saved. We just create a totally new tooth surface that is strong and durable and keeps your teeth stable.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Fillings<\/a> are used when there is a spot of decay in an otherwise healthy tooth. But sometimes there is too much damage<\/strong> to the structure of a tooth to even safely hold a filling<\/a>. If a large percentage of the tooth is damaged, the entire visible surface of the tooth above the gumline can be replaced with a crown.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The roots of your teeth are firmly planted in your gumline, and your teeth affect the way your face looks. A crown rebuilds the tooth<\/strong> to its original size and shape, saving as much of the healthy tooth and root as possible, and preserving the spacing<\/strong> between the remaining teeth. Removed teeth leave gaps that can cause improper bite and change the appearance of your face.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Crowns are distinguished by the materials they are made from. There are typically two types<\/strong> available. We can explain which materials make sense for you based upon your individual circumstances because each material has its own advantages.[\/vc_column_text] [\/vc_column_text] [\/vc_column_text] If the tooth is extremely damaged, our dentists at Dental Associates of Delaware may perform a root canal<\/a> first. Otherwise, they will prepare the tooth<\/strong> by filing it down enough to fit the crown over it and between the adjacent teeth. The filed down tooth will be the base that is cemented to the finished crown. They will then take impressions<\/strong> of the tooth and the surrounding teeth which the lab will use as a model for the new crown<\/strong>. Since the lab typically takes two weeks to prepare the permanent crown, they will often insert a temporary crown until the permanent one is ready. On a second visit, the temporary crown is removed, and the permanent crown is cemented in.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Crowns are considered permanent dental restorations<\/strong>, but that does not mean they are expected to last forever. With proper hygiene a dental crown will probably last from ten to fifteen years, but could last much longer.[\/vc_column_text] [\/vc_column_text] <\/p>\n A bridge is a false tooth<\/strong> that is fused to one or two crowns. This false tooth, or pontic, is held in its position on the gum by the anchoring crowns next to it.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text] [\/vc_column_text] A partial denture<\/a> is a removable appliance that can replace one or more teeth, and dental implants<\/a> are a permanent alternative for missing teeth. Ask us about the advantages of each in your particular situation.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner] [vc_row][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1515983263009{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_text] Crowns and Bridges [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Crowns [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Crowns are restorations that replace the entire visible structure of a severely damaged tooth. A bridge is a replacement tooth anchored by crowns or existing teeth on either side. What is a crown? Sometimes the surface of a tooth becomes too badly damaged…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":651,"menu_order":30,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"\nCrowns<\/h3>\n
What is a crown?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Why would I need a crown?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Why use a crown instead of a filling?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Why use a crown instead of pulling the tooth?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
What are the different types of dental crowns?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
All Porcelain or All Ceramic Crowns<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Porcelain-over-Metal Crowns<\/strong><\/h5>\n
What is the procedure for placing a crown?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
How long do crowns last?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
BRIDGES<\/strong><\/h3>\n
What is a bridge?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
What kind of bridges are there?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
What alternatives do I have to a bridge?<\/strong><\/h4>\n