What are crowns and bridges?
What are dental crowns?
Dental crowns are restorations for teeth that have been severely affected by cavities or badly broken or damaged. The crown essentially restores the shape of the teeth by filling in the gaps. The adjacent teeth’s shape and structure help design the perfect crowns. A crown is typically made of porcelain. However, crowns made of other restorative materials are also available. Dental crowns are also known as caps as they ‘cap’ the damaged teeth.
What are dental bridges?
Dental bridges are artificial, but close-to-real replacements of your tooth. A bridge helps fill in the gap created by a missing tooth. A dental bridge is made with porcelain or metal.
What is the difference between bridges and crowns?
A dental crown acts as a cover for a damaged tooth while a dental bridge replaces a whole tooth. However, both crowns and bridges are made with the same material.
Dental crowns and bridges are customized restorative solutions. The cover or the artificial tooth is completely made from scratch based on the patient’s teeth structure and needs. The shade of the crown or bridge is made to match the color of the rest of the teeth.
If you have a tooth missing or have damaged teeth, consult your dentist for a restorative treatment.
Happy smiling!
