Bridges & Crowns

Dental crowns and tooth bridges are both restorative dental procedures that can be used to improve the appearance of your teeth and correct structural problems. Both involve the placement of a prosthetic, or artificial, “crown” on top of your natural tooth. A crown is usually made from high-strength plastic and metal alloy, with a more cosmetic finish than a traditional “copper crown.” A tooth bridge is an excellent way to replace a missing tooth when adjacent teeth are also in good condition. The dentist will remove some decay from the adjacent teeth and prepare them for attachment of false bridging. Once the adjacent teeth have been prepared, an impression is taken for the new teeth. In this article, we’ll look at what distinguishes these two restorative treatments and how they’re used.