Crown and bridge work(Prosthesis)

What are crowns and bridges?

A dental crown is a cap that is used to restore a single tooth. It can improve a tooth’s aesthetics including its shape, size, and color.Crowns are “cemented” onto an existing tooth and fully cover the portion of your tooth above the gum line. In effect, the crown becomes your tooth’s new outer surface.

A bridge  involves filling the gap in between teeth and involves restoring multiple teeth.

Missing teeth can cause several issues including a bad bite pattern and a poor smile. In some cases, it can also lead to severe gum diseases and even TMJ disorder.Moreover, crown and bridges are said to also strengthen teeth by improving the manner in which you bite. crown and bridges are known as prosthesis technically.

When would I need a crown and bridges?

• After root canal treatment 
  Root canal filled teeth are prone to fractures, due to the nature of root canal treatment and hollowing out of the tooth in the process. Dentists highly recommend crowning most root canal filled teeth to protect them from fractures and further bacterial infections.
• Cover discoloured or worn teeth
  If you feel that your teeth are becoming more transparent or darker in colour, they may be wearing down. In such cases crown restoration is done,  this crown will be made to match the natural shape and strength of your existing tooth in a suitable material.

• Replacement of a large filling
  If your teeth are heavily filled, they may be at risk of fractures or de-bonding of fillings. Frequent replacement of fillings can lead to loss of precious tooth structure. To avoid these complications, your dentist may recommend that a crown is constructed before the filling becomes too large and remaining tooth structure is too short to support a crown.

• To stop a tooth from further cracking or fracturing
  If your tooth is showing fine lines and cracks, or you occasionally feel sensitivity when biting into sticky or hard foods, your tooth may have a deep crack or may be at risk of complete fracture.Your dentist may recommend a crown to restore the tooth and protect its cusps from splitting apart. The dentist may suggest replacing any amalgam with a ceramic restoration.

• To anchor a bridge replacing a missing tooth
  If a tooth is missing or lost, your dentist will discuss the options for tooth replacement. If two or more teeth directly next to the lost or missing tooth are at risk of fracture or are discoloured and need crowns, a bridge may be a good option to replace the missing tooth.

When would I need a bridge?

A bridge is made up of two or more crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap — these two or more anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth — and a false tooth/teeth in between. These false teeth are called pontics and can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain, or a combination of these materials. Dental bridges are supported by natural teeth or implants.

There are two categories of prosthesis; Removable & Fixed. We are providing both these types.

Fixed prosthesis may be single unit or multiple units. Single unit is known as jacket or cap or crown. Multiple units are familiar as bridge.

Many teeth missing

Bridge or fixed prosthesis

Crown & bridge materials

Crown & bridge made of many materials so quality obviously vary from one to another. We have been using following materials for making a crown or bridge.

• Acrylic Bridge
• Metal Bridge.
• Metal-Ceramic Bridge
• Ceramic Bridge
• Zirconium Bridge
• Titanium Implant Supported Bridge
• CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture) BridgeWe also provide rigid acrylic removal denture, flexible denture & cast denture.

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