What Are Dental Crowns and Why Would You Need One?

Dental crowns are protective caps that cover weak or damaged teeth, restoring their shape, strength, and natural appearance. At JW Dental, we custom-craft our restorations from strong and highly durable materials, including zirconia, porcelain, and porcelain-fused-to-metal (PFM). We recommend the ideal crown material based on your unique needs, ensuring long-term stability and a natural look.

The following are some reasons why we may recommend a dental crown:

• To restore a tooth weakened by severe decay or extensive damage
• To repair a worn, cracked, chipped, or broken tooth
• To close minor gaps or uneven spaces between teeth
• To strengthen a tooth after a root canal treatment
• To improve the color, size, or shape of a tooth, enhancing your smile
• To cap dental implants or support dental bridges, replacing one or more missing teeth

What Are Dental Bridges?

Dental bridges offer a fixed, aesthetic solution to replace one or more adjacent teeth. They consist of natural-looking replacement teeth known as pontics attached to crowns placed on healthy teeth on either side of the gap, known as abutment teeth.

At JW Dental, we offer dental bridges custom-crafted from the same aesthetic materials as our high-quality dental crowns, leaving you with a seamless smile. Your new replacement teeth will help prevent the remaining teeth from shifting out of alignment and will balance your bite, enhancing your long-term oral health.

What Are Implant-Supported Bridges?

If you prefer a more comfortable and stable solution to restore your smile, we may recommend an implant-supported bridge. Rather than relying on natural teeth for support, we’ll attach your restoration to dental implants adjacent to the gap, delivering exceptional stability, function, and aesthetics. Implant dentistry is the gold standard for restoring missing teeth, providing results second only to natural teeth.

What Is the Dental Crown or Bridge Placement Procedure?

Placing a dental crown begins with reshaping the affected tooth to accommodate your restoration. Next, we will take digital impressions of the area that will be used as blueprints to create your new custom restoration. Meanwhile, a temporary crown will protect your prepared tooth. Once your new crown is ready, we ensure it provides the perfect fit and color match before bonding it securely in place.

The dental bridge placement process is similar to that of a crown. We will start by preparing the teeth on either side of the gap or placing dental implants in your jawbone. Next, we will take digital impressions of the area and place a temporary bridge. Once your new, natural-looking bridge is ready, we will bond it in place, restoring your complete smile.

What Are the Benefits of Dental Crowns and Bridges?

Here is a look at the many benefits dental crowns and bridges offer:

• They closely match your natural teeth in terms of appearance and function.
• They make it easier to enjoy more of your favorite foods and to speak clearly.
• They prevent any remaining teeth from shifting or drifting, preserving the alignment of your teeth and bite.
• They are custom-crafted from the highest-quality materials, enhancing your smile for many years with proper care and maintenance.