CROWNS & BRIDGES
Crowns & Bridges
Crown
A crown could be the solution for you if your tooth is broken or the tooth is very weakened and it is no longer possible to simply change the filling.
The prerequisite for being able to get a crown is that we still have a nice root to deal with. A rule of thumb is that if less than 1/3 of what you see in the mouth is a tooth, the tooth should be crowned.
A crown is a cap that is made to individual measurements. Thus, a metal core is seen covered by a porcelain that is painted and shaped to fit exactly into the row of teeth. This means that the result is close to exactly like your old tooth before it was treated.
A crown also distributes the chewing pressure evenly over the entire root and is therefore the gentlest treatment when we want the root to be preserved. procedure: see fig. below.
Plastic crowns are the cheapest type of crown. The plastic crown is an alternative to metal ceramic crowns, but is not nearly as durable and cannot withstand much.
The durability depends on several factors, including the size of the reconstruction, choice of material and the condition of the tooth. It is very rare that we can recommend this type of crown.
Metal-ceramic crowns, on the other hand, are a very durable solution.
Bridge:
If you are missing one or more teeth, a bridge solution may be an option for you.
A bridge is an option to make an artificial tooth that hangs on the neighboring teeth.
That is, if the neighboring teeth are weakened and/or if you do not want implants/or are suitable for implants, then a bridge solution is a good idea for you.
Conversely, the solution is not chosen if the surrounding teeth, which must support the bridge, are healthy and without fillings.
Inserting a bridge requires grinding the teeth that will support the bridge. e.g A bridge will consist of at least three teeth. a tooth/root that carry on each side and an intermediate link. see ill. above.
However, it is possible to make a bridge with up to fourteen connected joints if it is necessary to establish an entire upper or lower mouth.
The number of remaining tooth roots will help determine how many teeth the bridge can replace. A bridge requires at least two neighbouring teeth on which the bridge can be hung. Bridges are a permanent solution and you will get the feeling that they are your own teeth.
As with crown treatment, the treatment takes place over two dental visits. At the first visit, the teeth are prepared, after which an impression is taken, which is sent to the technician. The technician manufactures the bridge and sends it back to the clinic. At the second visit, the bridge must be inserted and maybe adjusted if needed, after which it can be firmly cemented. In some cases, we choose to test a bridge framework on the teeth before cement is applied. in those cases a third visit will be necessary.