A dental crown is one of the most common and practical ways of fixing a cracked, broken, or missing tooth. The crown is shaped like a “cap” and customized to fit over your tooth accurately. It helps in restoring appearance, provide support and strength to teeth’s structural integrity. Crowns fully cover and encase the part of your teeth that is visible, from the gum line to cusps. It also provides a level of support to your teeth, your smile, and gives you self-confidence.
Dental crowns are used to treat specific dental conditions, like:
A dental bridge is a crown which is placed securely on either side by two crowns on the adjacent, filed down teeth. The bridges are usually made of porcelain, gold, alloys, or a combination of these materials. It has two main parts, such as anchor crowns and pontics (artificial teeth). With healthy and strong teeth, gums, and jaws, the bridges can last for long. There are certain kinds of dental bridges. The dentist will select the best one for you.
Taking proper care of your bridges can ensure that they last for quite some time. We advise patients to follow the steps below to care for dental bridges:
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