Crowns and Bridges

A crown is recommended for teeth that are broken down or have been weakened by dental decay, large fillings, root canal treatment or trauma. Once the tooth is prepared, the crown fits over the tooth and strengthens it to prevent breakdown. There are a number ofdifferent types of crowns such as porcelain bonded to metal (PBM) or porcelain fused to metal (PFM), e.max, full gold crowns and zirconia. Your dentist can talk to you about which is the best type of crown for you.
A bridge, on the other hand, is carried out to replace one or more missing teeth. It consists of an artificial tooth that is attached to the adjacent natural teeth.

The adjacent natural teeth are first prepared in order to receive the bridge. The bridge is then cemented, replacing the missing tooth. There are different types of bridges such as traditional bridges, cantilever bridges and Maryland bridges. An alternative to a bridge is a dental implant. Your dentist can talk to you about which is the better treatment option for you.