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CROWNS AND BRIDGES
A crown is a dental cap used to restore a damaged tooth to its original strength and appearance if a filling cannot completely repair the break, chip, or decay. A crown can be made of numerous materials, including porcelain, zirconia, metal alloys, or a combination of two of them, depending on certain factors surrounding the tooth and the individual’s personal preference. Additionally, crowns will differ in size, shape, and material depending on the specific tooth being restored.
A crown is a dental cap used to restore a damaged tooth to its original strength and appearance if a filling cannot completely repair the break, chip, or decay. A crown can be made of numerous materials, including porcelain, zirconia, metal alloys, or a combination of two of them, depending on certain factors surrounding the tooth and the individual’s personal preference. Additionally, crowns will differ in size, shape, and material depending on the specific tooth being restored.
Although crowns don’t require extensive visits to complete the process, you should plan on making more than one appointment with Dr. Vascimini to prepare the tooth for the crown and ensure a seamless crown placement. When you choose Dr. Vascimini for your dental needs, you can be confident that each crown will look completely natural as well as strengthen your teeth.
Rather than restoring a damaged tooth, bridges are used to replace a missing tooth or multiple teeth by anchoring to healthy teeth on either side. Bridges are typically constructed with similar materials as crowns, such as metals, porcelain, zirconia or a combination of two of them. Like crowns, bridges can be blended to match your existing teeth for a natural-looking smile.
Although crowns don’t require extensive visits to complete the process, you should plan on making more than one appointment with Dr. Vascimini to prepare the tooth for the crown and ensure a seamless crown placement. When you choose Dr. Vascimini for your dental needs, you can be confident that each crown will look completely natural as well as strengthen your teeth.
Rather than restoring a damaged tooth, bridges are used to replace a missing tooth or multiple teeth by anchoring to healthy teeth on either side. Bridges are typically constructed with similar materials as crowns, such as metals, porcelain, zirconia or a combination of two of them. Like crowns, bridges can be blended to match your existing teeth for a natural-looking smile.
From start to finish, it usually takes around two to three weeks to complete the bridge process. However, in certain cases, a bridge may not be the best solution. If you are interested in a bridge, make an appointment with our office–we would love to discuss your choices with you to find your best option!
For both procedures, it is possible for the tooth under the crown to still develop cavities. Accordingly, it is essential to practice good dental hygiene after a crown or bridge is placed. Dr. Vascimini recommends caring for it as you would your natural teeth by flossing and brushing your teeth twice each day in addition to regular exams and cleanings at your dentist. Additionally, you should avoid chewing on hard foods or objects, like ice or pencils, to prevent breaking or chipping your natural teeth, crown, or bridge.
From start to finish, it usually takes around two to three weeks to complete the bridge process. However, in certain cases, a bridge may not be the best solution. If you are interested in a bridge, make an appointment with our office–we would love to discuss your choices with you to find your best option!
For both procedures, it is possible for the tooth under the crown to still develop cavities. Accordingly, it is essential to practice good dental hygiene after a crown or bridge is placed. Dr. Vascimini recommends caring for it as you would your natural teeth by flossing and brushing your teeth twice each day in addition to regular exams and cleanings at your dentist. Additionally, you should avoid chewing on hard foods or objects, like ice or pencils, to prevent breaking or chipping your natural teeth, crown, or bridge.
Dr. Vascimini’s priority with both of these restorative techniques is to make your smile look natural, as though it is your original tooth, and be so comfortable that you don’t remember it is there. If you are not satisfied with your smile, Masterpiece Dental Studio wants to help you explore your options for cosmetic dentistry to see if a crown or bridge would best suit your needs. Dr. Vascimini is extremely experienced in crowns and bridges and can match the color of your restoration to your existing teeth perfectly.
Whether through the use of a crown, bridge, or another service, Masterpiece Dental Studio will work with you to determine the ideal course of treatment for your unique conditions. If you are not satisfied with previous crowns or bridges you have received or are ready to restore a broken or damaged tooth for the first time, visit us at Masterpiece Dental Studio or make an appointment to find your perfect smile.
Dr. Vascimini’s priority with both of these restorative techniques is to make your smile look natural, as though it is your original tooth, and be so comfortable that you don’t remember it is there. If you are not satisfied with your smile, Masterpiece Dental Studio wants to help you explore your options for cosmetic dentistry to see if a crown or bridge would best suit your needs. Dr. Vascimini is extremely experienced in crowns and bridges and can match the color of your restoration to your existing teeth perfectly.
Whether through the use of a crown, bridge, or another service, Masterpiece Dental Studio will work with you to determine the ideal course of treatment for your unique conditions. If you are not satisfied with previous crowns or bridges you have received or are ready to restore a broken or damaged tooth for the first time, visit us at Masterpiece Dental Studio or make an appointment to find your perfect smile.