Materials Matter: Choosing the Right Crown for You
From porcelain to metal and ceramic, the choice of materials for your crown matters. 🛠️ Discover the unique advantages of each material and find out which one suits your needs, preferences, and budget.
Why crown and bridge is needed?
Dental Crowns:
- Structural Restoration: Crowns are used to restore the structural integrity of a tooth that has undergone significant damage, such as severe decay, fractures, or large fillings. They provide a protective covering, preventing further deterioration.
- Cosmetic Enhancement: Crowns are employed for cosmetic purposes to improve the appearance of a tooth with aesthetic imperfections, such as discoloration or irregular shape. This enhances the overall look of the smile.
- Support for Dental Procedures: After certain dental treatments like root canal therapy, where a significant portion of the tooth is removed, a crown is often placed to strengthen and protect the remaining tooth structure.
- Tooth Preservation: Crowns help preserve a tooth that might otherwise need extraction. By encapsulating and fortifying a compromised tooth, crowns contribute to maintaining natural teeth within the oral cavity.
Dental Bridges:
- Replacement of Missing Teeth: Dental bridges are utilized to replace one or more missing teeth. By "bridging" the gap left by missing teeth, they restore the visual completeness of the smile and prevent issues associated with tooth loss.
- Prevention of Shifting Teeth: When a tooth is lost, the adjacent teeth may start to shift into the empty space, leading to misalignment. Dental bridges stabilize the remaining teeth, preventing undesirable shifts and maintaining the natural alignment of the bite.
- Improved Chewing Function: Missing teeth can impact the ability to chew properly, affecting overall nutrition and oral health. Bridges restore proper biting and chewing functions, promoting optimal digestion and oral well-being.
- Enhancement of Speech: Gaps caused by missing teeth can affect speech clarity. Bridges contribute to articulation improvement, making it easier to pronounce words and communicate effectively.
