Dental Crowns and bridges are artificial teeth that are cemented onto existing teeth or implants to replace missing teeth. Crowns, more commonly known as “caps” or “tooth caps”, and are used most commonly to cover a damaged tooth or an implant. Bridges are commonly used to replace one or more teeth by anchoring on to the neighbouring teeth.
Crowns and bridges may be made of metal such as gold and alloys, porcelain, zirconia or a combination of them. Dentistry has shifted tremendously from metal-based to more cosmetically oriented solutions, such as metal-free crowns made of porcelain and zirconia. These crowns typically give more realistic cosmetic results without the darkish shade or black lines visible at the gumline with metal-based crowns.
Crowns are often recommended by dentists to treat teeth with large fillings, cracks, or teeth that have had root canal treatments. As they are very strong, crowns work well to protect and extend the lifespan of otherwise weakened teeth. Since crowns do not change colour over time, they are also considered as a permanent cosmetic dental solution, allowing people to alter the shape and colour of their teeth. Depending on the conditions of the existing teeth underneath, crowns and bridges typically last up to 15 years.
Typical crowns and bridges are done over two visits, in some cases we are able to provide Same Day Crowns:
Visit 1: Tooth preparation.
In this visit, your teeth are trimmed down to the appropriate dimensions. A dental impression or digital scans of the prepared teeth are taken and sent to a dental lab, so a crown or bridge can be custom made by a lab technician off-site. This may take up to two weeks to turnaround. Your dentist will cement temporary crowns onto the prepared teeth to protect them during this period.
Visit 2: Crown or bridge insert
In this visit, your temporary crowns are removed by your dentist, and the newly made crown or bridge are tried and tested in your mouth to ensure a natural and comfortable fit. If you and your dentist both like the result, the crown or bridge will be inserted with permanent dental cements on the day.
Our highly experienced dentists are known for their attention to details, and strive to deliver the best clinical results in every clinical case. Every cosmetic dental treatment including dental crowns and bridges are digitally planned using the latest 3D Scan and CEREC technology. Using CEREC technology our dentists are able to provide same day crowns in some cases. The technology we use ensures superior quality as well as a precise and comfortable fit.
With Doncaster Dental, your smile can be restored with crowns and bridges that are so close to natural that most people can’t tell the difference. Get in touch and make an appointment today and our cosmetic dentists can get you on your way to a bright, more confident smile.
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