Crown and bridge treatment is a fixed prosthodontic procedure used to restore missing, damaged, or weakened teeth by replacing them with natural-looking, durable restorations. This treatment restores function, esthetics, occlusion, and structural integrity, allowing patients to chew, speak, and smile with confidence.
What Is a Dental Crown?
A dental crown is a full-coverage restoration that encases a tooth to restore its shape, strength, and appearance. Crowns are commonly recommended for teeth that are extensively damaged or weakened and cannot be restored with fillings alone.
Indications for Crowns
• Severely decayed teeth
• Fractured or cracked teeth
• Endodontically treated teeth
• Teeth with large restorations
• Esthetic correction of discolored or malformed teeth
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is a fixed prosthesis used to replace one or more missing teeth. It consists of artificial teeth (pontics) anchored by crowns placed on adjacent natural teeth or implants.
Indications for Bridges
• Replacement of one or more missing teeth
• Restoration of masticatory efficiency
• Prevention of tooth migration
• Maintenance of facial esthetics and arch integrity
Types of Crowns :
All-Ceramic Crowns
Metal-Ceramic Crowns
Zirconia Crowns
Types of Zirconia Used:
Monolithic Zirconia
Layered Zirconia
High-Translucency Zirconia