A dental crown covers and protects a damaged or weakened tooth. A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth with a fixed restoration supported by neighboring teeth or dental implants.
Stovall Dental designs each restoration around the tooth, bite, and appearance of your surrounding smile.
A crown may protect a cracked, worn, or badly decayed tooth; rebuild a tooth with a large filling; complete a dental implant; or restore a tooth after root canal treatment.
The amount of remaining tooth structure and the forces in your bite help determine whether a crown, filling, or another restoration is appropriate.
A bridge fills a gap with one or more replacement teeth. Traditional bridges rely on crowned teeth beside the space, while implant-supported designs may use dental implants for support.
Replacing a missing tooth can improve chewing, restore appearance, and help limit unwanted movement of nearby teeth.
The dentist prepares the supporting tooth or teeth, records the shape of your bite, and selects a restoration material and shade. Depending on the treatment plan, your restoration may be completed with same-day technology or made by a dental laboratory.
Before final placement, the fit, bite, and appearance are checked. The restoration is then bonded or cemented in place.
Crowns and bridges require daily brushing, careful cleaning at the gumline, and regular dental visits. A bridge also requires cleaning beneath the replacement tooth with floss threaders or another recommended tool.
Avoid chewing ice or using restored teeth as tools. Contact the office if the restoration feels loose, changes your bite, or becomes painful.
A crown covers one tooth or an implant. A bridge replaces one or more missing teeth and is supported on either side of the space.
Tooth-colored restorations can be shaped and shaded to coordinate with surrounding teeth. The best material depends on appearance, location, bite forces, and clinical needs.
Longevity varies with the material, fit, bite, oral hygiene, diet, and habits such as grinding. Regular exams allow the dentist to monitor the restoration and supporting teeth.
A bridge needs normal brushing plus a method for cleaning beneath the replacement tooth. The dental team can demonstrate floss threaders, interdental brushes, or other suitable tools.
Schedule an evaluation at Stovall Dental to compare crowns, bridges, and other appropriate options.
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