Crowns
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A crown covers or caps a tooth, restoring it to its normal shape and size. We mainly use E-max crowns which made from strong, natural-looking all-ceramics that blend seamlessly with your teeth. Not only can crowns enhance your appearance, but they also strengthen and protect teeth weakened by decay, root canal treatments, or other destructive stresses. Teeth under stress tend to flex, making teeth with larger fillings more prone to fracture. A crown fully encases the tooth, providing protection against further fractures and breakdown
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Crown Procedure
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Getting a crown involves several key steps. Initially, the dentist prepares the tooth by removing any decay and shaping it to fit the crown. Sometimes, it may be necessary to build up the preparation or core with restorative material. Next, the dentist uses the iTero scanner to take a digital impression of the prepared tooth, along with the surrounding teeth and bite, capturing highly accurate 3D images. This digital impression is sent to a dental lab where the Emax crown is designed using CAD/CAM technology. This process typically takes about two weeks. In the meantime, a temporary crown is made and bonded to the tooth. See "Care After Crown and Bridge Preparation Appointment"
The Emax crown is fabricated from a block of ceramic material to match the exact specifications of the digital design. Once the crown is ready, you will have a follow-up appointment where the dentist fits and adjusts the crown to ensure a perfect fit and bite |
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Bridges
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Dental bridges are a common dental restoration method used to replace one or more missing teeth. They work by literally "bridging" the gap created by missing teeth. They typically consists of two or more crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap—these anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth—with false teeth in between. These false teeth, known as pontics, can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain, or a combination of these materials and are designed to blend in with your natural teeth. Dental bridges can restore your smile, improve your ability to chew and speak, maintain the shape of your face, distribute the forces in your bite properly, and prevent remaining teeth from drifting out of position.
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Bridge Procedure
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Getting a dental bridge usually involves multiple visits. First, the abutment teeth (two or more) are prepared by removing a portion of enamel to allow for a crown. Next, the dentist uses the iTero scanner to take a digital impression of the prepared tooth, along with the surrounding teeth and bite, capturing highly accurate 3D images. This digital impression is sent to a dental lab where the bridge is designed using CAD/CAM technology. This process typically takes about two weeks. A temporary bridge is worn until the permanent one is ready. Once the permanent bridge ready, you will have a follow-up appointment where the dentist fits and adjusts the bite to ensure a perfect fit and then it is cemented into place.
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Possible Complications with Crowns and BridgesAlthough rare, crowns and bridges can lead to potential complications. These may include:
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