Crowns & Bridges

CROWNS AND BRIDGES IN BENTON, AR

Crowns

A crown is a restoration that covers the entire tooth. Crowns are used to protect teeth from fracturing and breaking. Crowns are recommended when there isn’t enough tooth structure to support a filling, to protect a weak tooth from breaking, to attach a bridge and to restore a broken tooth. Crowns are made of porcelain, porcelain veneered onto metal or gold. The type of crown you need depends on the area it is in and aesthetics considerations.

Bridges

A bridge is a fixed restoration that can be used to replace one or more missing teeth where implants are not a good option. A bridge attaches artificial teeth literally bridging the gap. Bridges can be made of porcelain, porcelain veneered onto metal or gold depending on where they are in the mouth and strength requirements.


By building the gap left by missing teeth, you alleviate the stress in your bite and help maintain the shape of your face.

Crowns and Bridges FAQ

We've compiled a few of the most popular questions we get about our crowns and bridges. Click on the question below for the answer.

  • What is the difference between crowns and bridges?

    A crown is a whole covering, commonly made of porcelain, metal or ceramic material, that replaces the enamel layer of the tooth. It is bonded on top of a healthy rooted tooth that needs strengthening and protection. A bridge is a device that uses two crowns to fill in a gap in the smile from a missing tooth. The crowns cover the two adjacent teeth, called abutments. The center of the bridge called a pontic, is a false tooth that is designed to fit in with the rest of your smile.

  • Who is a good candidate for crowns?

    Since a crown is only a superficial covering, the inner parts of the tooth have to be healthy to support it. A dentist must examine the inside of the tooth using X-rays to confirm that the tooth is healthy enough for a crown. Patients who have root canal therapy are also candidates for crowns.

  • Who is a good candidate for bridges?

    Someone who has one or two missing teeth and wants a reasonably secure and semi-permanent solution may benefit from bridges. The bridge is needed to help make it easier to process food, maintain the structure of the jawline and give the patient a smile to be proud of. The abutment teeth have to be healthy enough to support a crown. Generally, a good candidate for a crown will likely also be a good candidate for bridgework.

  • How long will these dental solutions last?

    A crown or bridge can last for between five to 15 years or even longer if you take care of your teeth. But no worries, because when the time comes your dentist can redo the crown or bridge and give you another 15 or more years to enjoy your new smile.

SEE IF BRIDGES OR CROWNS ARE THE NECESSARY DENTAL PROCEDURE YOUR NEED

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