At Sabharwal’s Dentistry, we provide high-quality dental crowns and bridges to restore the function and appearance of your teeth. These prosthetic devices are essential for patients with damaged, decayed, or missing teeth, offering a durable and aesthetically pleasing solution.
Understanding Dental Crowns
Dental crowns, often referred to as caps, are designed to cover and protect a damaged tooth. They restore the tooth’s shape, size, strength, and appearance. Crowns can be made from various materials, including porcelain, ceramic, metal, or a combination of materials.
When Are Crowns Needed?
- To Protect a Weak Tooth: Crowns are used to protect a tooth weakened by decay or to hold together parts of a cracked tooth.
- To Restore a Broken Tooth: If a tooth is broken or severely worn down, a crown can restore its shape and function.
- To Cover and Support a Tooth with a Large Filling: When there isn’t much tooth left, a crown can support the remaining structure.
- To Cover Misshapen or Discolored Teeth: Crowns can improve the appearance of teeth that are misshapen or severely discolored.
- To Cover a Dental Implant: Crowns are used to cover dental implants, providing a functional and natural-looking replacement.
Understanding Dental Bridges
Dental bridges are used to fill the gap created by one or more missing teeth. A bridge consists of two or more crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap—these anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth—and a false tooth or teeth in between.
When Are Bridges Needed?
- To Restore Your Smile: Bridges can help restore your smile and the natural contour of your face.
- To Maintain Facial Structure: Missing teeth can cause the shape of your face to change; bridges help maintain your facial structure.
- To Restore Functionality: Bridges restore the ability to chew and speak properly.
- To Prevent Teeth from Shifting: Gaps left by missing teeth can cause other teeth to shift, leading to bite problems and further dental issues.
Our Crown and Bridge Procedure
- Consultation and Assessment: During your initial visit, our dentists will assess your oral health and discuss the best options for restoring your smile. This may include taking X-rays or digital scans to get a clear view of your dental structure.
- Tooth Preparation: For crowns, the tooth receiving the crown is shaped to accommodate the crown. For bridges, the abutment teeth are prepared to support the bridge.
- Impression Taking: We take impressions of your teeth, which are used to create a model of your mouth. This model is sent to a dental lab where your crown or bridge is custom-made to fit your mouth perfectly.
- Temporary Crown or Bridge: While your permanent crown or bridge is being made, a temporary one is placed to protect your teeth.
- Fitting and Adjustments: Once your crown or bridge is ready, it is fitted and adjusted to ensure a comfortable and precise fit. Any necessary adjustments are made before permanently cementing it in place.
- Follow-up Care: We provide detailed aftercare instructions to help you maintain your new crown or bridge, ensuring its longevity and the continued health of your mouth.
Benefits of Crowns and Bridges
- Improved Appearance: Crowns and bridges are designed to match the color and shape of your natural teeth, enhancing your smile.
- Enhanced Functionality: They restore the ability to chew and speak properly.
- Durability: Made from strong materials, crowns and bridges can last many years with proper care.
- Prevention of Further Dental Issues: They help prevent remaining teeth from shifting and becoming misaligned.
Why Choose Dr. Sabharwal’s Dentistry?
At Dr. Sabharwal’s Dentistry, we combine expertise with personalized care to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. Our team is dedicated to providing solutions that restore not only the functionality but also the beauty of your smile.
Contact us today to learn more about our crown and bridge services and schedule your consultation.
