Crowns & Bridges Root Canal Therapy

What is a dental crown?

A dental crown, also called a cap, is used to cover a damaged tooth. A crown is a restoration that replaces the entire external portion of a tooth. Crowns can be made from a number of different materials. A crown may be recommended if a tooth is severely damaged and cannot be fixed with a filling, inlay, onlay, or dental bonding.

What is a dental bridge?

A dental bridge is a type of tooth replacement that is made up of an artificial tooth that is supported by a natural tooth or dental implant. Dental bridges span the gap created by one or more missing teeth.

A dental bridge is a type of tooth replacement that is made up of an artificial tooth that is supported by a natural tooth or dental implant. Dental bridges span the gap created by one or more missing teeth.

What are dental crowns and bridges?

Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps that can be placed over damaged teeth to restore their look and function. Crowns are sometimes used to cover dental implants or to anchor a bridge.

Crowns can be made of a variety of materials, including porcelain, ceramic, and porcelain fused to metal. Your dentist can help you decide which material is the best choice for your crown.

What are dental crowns and bridges made of?

A dental crown is custom-made to fit over the entire tooth. Dental crowns are made out of a variety of materials, including gold, porcelain, resin, or ceramic.

A dental bridge is used to replace one or more missing teeth in a row. A dental bridge includes one or more replacement teeth anchored to dental crowns on either side. These dental crowns fit over the healthy teeth on each side of the gap.

What is root canal therapy?

Root canal therapy becomes necessary when a tooth has sustained significant decay, or has an infection. In such cases, your dentist may recommend a root canal, which removes the infected portion of the tooth and seals it with a crown.

What are the benefits of root canal therapy?

* A root canal can relieve pain associated with a damaged or infected tooth.

* A root canal can also save a damaged tooth, which can ultimately save your tooth, your bite, and your smile.

* A root canal is less invasive than dental bridges or dental implants.

* A root canal is less expensive than a dental bridge.

When is a dental crown or bridge needed?

If you have a tooth that is broken, has a large filling, or has cracked or decayed at a gumline, then a crown or bridge may be recommended. A crown replaces the entire visible portion of the tooth, while a bridge uses two crowns to replace a missing tooth.

Crowns and bridges provide added strength and protection, as well as an improved cosmetic appearance.

When a tooth is damaged by decay or injury, a dentist may place a dental crown over the tooth to restore its function and appearance.

A dental crown is a cap that covers the tooth. It may be made of porcelain, metal, or both. Porcelain crowns tend to be used more for cosmetic reasons because they are tooth-colored and blend in with the surrounding teeth. Metal crowns are often needed for teeth that need more structural support, such as those that have a large filling or crack.

A dental crown may also be called a dental cap or tooth crown.