BRIDGES & CROWNS

Both dental bridges and dental crowns make use of prosthetic devices to bring back your lost smile. According to the dentists, a crown is used when a tooth is damaged or fractured, while a bridge is used when one or more than one tooth is missing.

Besides strengthening a damaged tooth, a crown or bridge can be used to improve its appearance, shape or alignment.

A dental crown or bridge is the most common alternative to permanent dental implants. You might need a dental bridge if you are missing one or more teeth in a row but have healthy teeth on either side of the missing teeth. The existing teeth can hold the dental bridge, which replaces the teeth that are missing.