Restorative Dentistry
Crowns & Bridges
Crowns and bridges can take one to three appointments to complete. We offer several different options depending on your individual need. A crown is a permanent covering that fits over your tooth that has decay, damage, or has cracked. Crowns can come in a variety of different materials, such as porcelain, gold, acrylic resin, or a combination of these materials.
Lab-fabricated crowns
Once your tooth has been re-sculpted to remove the decay or damage, an impression is made of the tooth. This impression will be the template from which the laboratory will create a custom made restoration. A temporary crown is made from a composite resin that fits over the affected tooth until the permanent crown has returned from the laboratory. When the permanent crown has been returned (approximately two weeks later), the temporary is removed, and the permanent crown is placed and cemented onto the tooth.
Basic Care
Once these procedures are complete, proper dental hygiene is necessary to maintain healthy, bacteria-free teeth and gums. This includes daily brushing and flossing. Given proper care, your crown should last a lifetime.
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