What are bridges and crowns?
A bridge is a prosthetic tooth planted in place of a missing or extracted tooth to bridge the gap and improve dental health.
A crown is a cap-like prosthetic that is placed on top of a vulnerable or treated tooth to protect it from further damage.
Teeth function collectively. A missing tooth can give rise to problems in chewing, biting, and also prevent the opposite teeth to move out of place. Similarly, a crown protects damaged teeth and helps restore your dental health. Contact Apollo Dental – Silchar at 1800 102 0288 to know the kind of bridges and crowns that will suit you the most.
What are the types of bridges and crowns?
To understand bridges you need to know what is a pontic and what abutment teeth are. Abutment teeth are two crowns placed on either side of the dental gap, and pontics are implants that are attached to crowns.
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There are four types of bridges:
- ‘Traditional bridges‘ are the most common type. It consists of two crowns and one implant in the middle. They are often made of metal or porcelain.
- ‘Cantivellar bridges‘ have a resemblance to traditional bridges. This one is attached to just one abutment tooth.
- ‘Marland bridges‘ need two abutment teeth on either side. These are also called adhesive bridges.
- ‘Implant-supported bridges‘ work best with the molars and premolars.
Crowns can be of many types, that are made of different materials. Porcelain, gold, zirconia, chromium, resin, and so on.
Choose bridges and crowns that fit your purpose and budget.
Who should get bridges and crowns?
If you have damaged teeth, find a dental specialist near you and they would remove the damaged area and cover it with a crown. For a bridge, it is good to have healthy teeth on either side.
What is the procedure for getting a bridge or a crown?
If you are visiting the best dental clinic in Silchar the dental specialist will make changes in your teeth to make room for crowns. An impression of your teeth will be taken and prepared in the laboratory, and in the next sitting, it will fit into your mouth. The whole process is done in two sittings.
