Crowns and Bridges

Dental bridges fill the gap created by one or more missing teeth and consist of crowns on either side of the gap. The two anchoring teeth are called abutments and secure the false tooth or teeth in between, which can be made from gold, alloys, composite resins, or a combination of these materials. Dental bridges can be supported by both natural teeth and implants.

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped "cap" that is placed over a tooth, covering the tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, or simply to improve its appearance. Crowns are typically used to restore a tooth's function and appearance following a restorative procedure such as a root canal. When decay in a tooth has become so advanced that large portions of the tooth must be removed, crowns are often used to restore the tooth.

If you are considering a dental implant, our office is your resource for implant crowns. An implant crown is a reproduction of the lost tooth that is placed over a dental implant. The implant crown replicates the original tooth in shape, size, strength, and appearance. When the crown is adhered into place, it will fully encase the entire visible portion of the dental implant.