Crowns and Bridges
Effective Ways to Restore Missing/Damaged Teeth
Crowns and Bridges Cabramatta
Crowns and bridges are affixed to already-existing teeth or implants, unlike removable appliances like dentures that you can take out and clean every day.
What are Crowns and Bridges?
Crown
A crown is an artificial tooth created to fill tooth structure gaps. It is constructed of porcelain or ceramic that can be coloured and textured to match your natural teeth.
When replacing a back tooth, a crown may occasionally be made of gold alloys for increased strength.
Bridge
Dental bridges serve as an alternative to implants for false teeth. They use false teeth anchored by neighbouring teeth to replace one or more missing teeth.
Each artificial tooth, known as a pontic, is joined to another pontic or a crown bound to a natural tooth.
When Would One Require a Crown or Bridge?
Dental bridges and crowns are used to treat a variety of dental issues, including:
- Avoid fracturing a weak tooth.
- Replacing a large filling if there are not enough teeth left.
- Cover a discoloured or irregularly shaped tooth.
- Concealing dental implants
- Cover a root canal-treated tooth.
- Restore a cracked tooth
- Connect a bridge
When an existing tooth is chipped, fractured, or weak, crowns are used to fill in the gaps and eliminate decay. The crown is set with cement, so it sits atop the new form like a cap.
How are Bridges and Crowns Made?
The tooth or teeth must be shrunk size before a crown or bridge is created for them to fit properly over it. Your Cabramatta dentist will choose the right shade of porcelain to match the colour of your natural teeth if it is used for the crown or bridgework.
A temporary crown or bridge will be affixed to protect the prepared tooth while the dental lab produces a permanent one. Once the temporary one is removed, the new prepared tooth or teeth are covered with the recent restoration. The final product will be made in the material your dentist chose.
Crowns and Bridges Procedure
On your first visit
A temporary restoration is worn while the new one is made to maintain the tooth’s space and protect the teeth that have been prepared.
On your next visit
Your dentist will apply an adhesive bonding agent to the permanent restoration once it has been finished, adjusted, and approved.
Crown and Bridge Care
Practice good oral hygiene after they are put in place by brushing your teeth at least twice a day and avoiding sticky foods.
How Durable Are Crowns and Bridges?
Although crowns and bridges are designed to be strong and long-lasting, they can occasionally become loose or fall out for various reasons.
To ensure the life of your crown or bridge, you can do an essential thing to maintain good oral hygiene.
To keep the health of your teeth and gums, use fluoride-containing toothpaste and a soft-bristled toothbrush twice daily, along with daily flossing.
Crowns and Bridges in Cabramatta
Finding the perfect smile for you shouldn’t be difficult. Dental restorations such as bridges and crowns are available for you to choose from.
Your Cabramatta dentist at Cabramatta Dental Care will work closely with you to find the perfect match.
At Cabramatta Dental Care, we take a gentle and meticulous approach to looking after our patients.
Visit your Cabramatta dentist today!
Call us at (02) 9755 5300 to learn more about crowns and bridges in Cabramatta, or make an appointment online.
We are located at 47 Arthur St in Cabramatta.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are dental bridges or crowns visible?
Crowns and bridges are constructed from materials that look natural and improve your appearance.
How to take care of your restoration?
Steer clear of chewing and biting on hot or cold beverages or hard food.
How long will a crown or bridge last?
The effectiveness and regularity of your oral hygiene regimen will determine the lifespan of your crowns and bridges. Regular oral hygiene and dental checkups typically last seven to fifteen years.