Dental crowns can work alone to restore damaged teeth or hide tooth flaws, but they also play a role in tooth replacement through the dental implant and bridge.
What Are Dental Crowns?
Dental crowns are tooth caps. They are custom designed to look like your teeth, including shade and shape. They fit over a prepared tooth to the gumline. Dental crowns can prevent a damaged tooth from crumbling or needing extraction. Your dentist often uses them following root canal therapy.
You can also use a dental crown to cap a flawed tooth, concealing chips, discoloration, shape issues, and more.
Additionally, a dental crown caps a dental implant post and connects artificial teeth on a bridge to healthy natural teeth.
We’re pleased to offer same-day dental crowns in Edina, MN.
About Same-Day Dental Crowns
Relying on CEREC technology, your Edina dentist can take a digital impression, send the results to our computer for fabrication, and then print the restoration right here in our dental office. This all happens while you wait, eliminating the need for a temporary crown and multiple visits to the dentist for fittings and adjustments.
Benefits of Dental Crowns
Dental crowns do not require special cleaning products or steps. You brush and floss them like unrestored teeth.
- Dental crowns can prevent tooth loss by supporting a weak or damaged tooth.
- Dental crowns restore your bite force by creating a safe space between a damaged tooth and your bite.
- Dental crowns are multi-functional and work in many areas of dentistry—from restoration to cosmetic.
What Is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is one or two artificial teeth situated between tooth crowns—one crown on each side of the prosthetic. The crowns fit over healthy teeth to support the bridge prosthetic, allowing it to complete your smile.
Benefits of the Dental Bridge
A Dental Bridge Is Secured
Unlike removable dentures, the bridge is a fixed prosthetic. Because it is connected to your natural teeth, it will not tilt or shift, which can lead to embarrassing situations.
A Dental Bridge Is Easy to Maintain
Your dentist recommends a floss threader and cleaning brush to keep your bridge free of debris. It’s also important to clean the area at the gumline.
A Dental Bridge Prevents Tooth Migration
Teeth tend to move around and shift when spaces open. A bridge keeps your bite in check and your teeth where they need to be.
Schedule a Consultation for Crowns and Bridges in Edina, MN
Call us today to learn more about the dental bridge or our CEREC same-day dental crowns.