Using dental crowns and bridges for smile restoration
When it comes to restorative dentistry, our team at Irvington Dental in Streamwood, Illinois, often recommends common restorations such as dental bridges and crowns. These two porcelain restorations are typical for repairing and replacing missing teeth. They are cost-effective, natural-looking, and long-lasting with proper care. Let’s talk more about each to understand their purpose in dentistry better.
Dental crowns
Dental crowns are restorations used by our dentists at Irvington Dental to protect and strengthen a tooth that may have damage or weakness. This might be due to root canal therapy or a large area of decay. These restorations are made of porcelain to mimic the appearance of natural tooth enamel, ensuring an aesthetic repair. While some patients might have metal or gold tooth “caps,” these are not the ideal material to use to ensure a natural finished look.
Dental bridges
Dental bridges work differently than dental crowns. While dental bridges are often made with dental crowns, they include a false tooth called a pontic which is fused to the surrounding crowns to create a single restoration. The dental bridge uses surrounding teeth or dental implants to place them and restore the smile when tooth loss occurs. These restorations are also made of porcelain to look as natural as possible when placed.
Which one do I need?
If you are looking to protect a tooth, you might be better suited for a dental crown. A fixed dental bridge may be the ideal solution if you want to replace missing teeth. Our dentists at Irvington Dental can evaluate your smile and make recommendations for treatment based on your unique situation.
How do I learn more about crowns and bridges?
Whether you are looking for cost information or just curious about your options for smile restoration, call Irvington Dental at (331) 245-2969 to request an appointment at the office, conveniently located at 945 West Irving Park Road in Streamwood, IL. Our team is also pleased to serve new and current patients from the areas of Elgin, Hoffman Estates, Hanover Park, Bartlett, and Schaumberg, IL as well!
A bridge is a non-surgical way to replace one or many teeth. A bridge uses the adjacent teeth as anchors to support the missing tooth or teeth. With today’s dental advancements, a bridge can be fabricated in a fairly short period of time, using a metal or nonmetal foundation. Don’t let that missing tooth affect the way you speak, eat, and smile. Bridges yield immediate results that last a lifetime. Ask your dentist what type of bridge may be right for you.
