Crowns and bridges
In case a tooth is extensively damaged but the root is healthy, there is no inflammation around it and therefore can be kept then the tooth is being covered by a crown. A tooth crown protects the tooth and solves the functional and aesthetic problems.
Crowns and bridges
With crowns and bridges we can imitate the real teeth perfectly so that even experienced eyes might not see the difference between original and fake. Crowns and bridges are mainly made out of ceramic fused to metal or of full ceramic.
If natural teeth are used for a bridge as pillar teeth then those must be prepared (ground down) in order to be able to carry the dental bridge or crown.
A crown can also be fixed on an implant which has been previously inserted in the place of the missing tooth. In this case we talk about an implant crown.
When do we talk about a dental bridge?
We talk about a dental bridge if one or more gaps are treated with a prosthetic solution. A bridge always consists of at least three parts and bridges the gap by being attached on the two neighbouring teeth that are the pillars or on two or more implants having the same function as a natural root. In this case we talk about a dental implant bridge
The elements of a bridge are also crowns. Almost all crowns and bridges are made of metal with ceramic lining or of full ceramic (Zircon ceramic).
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Types of dental crowns
The type of tooth crown is very important, it is determined depending on the situation or the patient request. The most common types of crowns and bridges are the following:
The steps to the new crown
The creation of a new dental crown takes between 5 and 10 working days depending on the number and includes the following steps:
- Drawing up the treatment plan based on X-ray and physical check-up.
- Removal of tartar if needed.
- Preparation of the tooth and application of short-term temporary crown.
- Different probes at all the creation stages of the crown checking shape, fitting, color, etc.
- Finalization of the dental crown. It is either cemented or screwed depending on the anatomic situation.
How long do dental tooth crowns last?
A well-crafted, high-quality dental crown produced by Evergreen Dental’s laboratory is expected to last for a minimum of 20 years. However, it highly depends on the patient’s behaviour and oral hygiene. For the longevity of a dental crown maintaining good oral hygiene practices and undergoing annual check-ups, including professional teeth cleaning are essential.
