Crowns and Bridges

A crown is used to entirely cover or “cap” a damaged tooth.

Besides being used to strengthen a tooth, a crown can be used to improve its appearance, shape or alignment. A crown can also be placed on top of an implant to provide a tooth-like shape and structure for function. Unlike removable devices such as dentures, crowns and bridges are cemented onto existing teeth or implants and do not have to be taken out at night.

A bridge may be recommended if you’re missing one or more teeth. A bridge can span the space where the teeth are missing. Bridges are cemented to the natural teeth or implants surrounding the empty space. Crowns and bridges can be made to match the colour of your teeth. If you have some teeth you are concerned about and feel may benefit from a Crown or Bridge, please contact Reception.

I've found the staff at Fullarton Park Dental to be very friendly, professional, honest and trustworthy in their advice, with a follow up phone call the next day to make sure you are feeling okay. I have had routine check ups, dental hygiene, and crown treatments. Everything is explained clearly and any questions answered so you know exactly what is going to happen.

Graham

Is a crown and bridge the same thing?

Almost… A Crown is a “cap” often made of porcelain that seals and covers the tooth to the gum line after the dentist has trimmed the existing tooth to accommodate the cap. It looks like a natural tooth and seals and holds together a tooth that may have been weaker from root canal treatment, a large filling or a fracture/crack. A Bridge is a “false” tooth similar to a crown that is attached to a crown but fills the space of a missing tooth. Often this tooth is suspended between two crowns, thus the name “bridge”.

How do you clean under a Dental Bridge?

This is something that one of our Dental Hygienists or Dentists can advise on at the time of your routine care appointment. There are a variety of options from specialised floss, floss threaders, interdental brushes, water flossers and more. Depending on your level of dexterity and the space available and location of the bridge one or more of these will be the best option to remove debris, plaque and calculus. This will extend the life of the bridge and help create a healthier mouth.

Is a crown a surgical procedure?

Not generally. However this is a common question with the increased frequency of dental implants (which are a surgical post with a crown tooth replacement fitted after the surgical site has healed) But a standard crown or Bridge is not a surgical procedure.

How many appointments are needed?

To have a crown or bridge made at Fullarton Park Dental you will need two appointments, the first involves taking impressions of your teeth, shaping the tooth to be crowned and making a temporary crown or ridge. The second appointment is to cement the new crown or bridge.

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