A DENTAL CROWN is a protective cover (cap) that is placed over a tooth.It restores the shape ,size and appearance of a mutilated tooth .

 When do you need a Crown?

1.Incase of badly broken down teeth.

2.Tooth with large filling, where there is a tendency of tooth to fracture.

3.Incase of malformed teeth

4.Teeth undergone root canal treatment.

5. Teeth with poor appearance(cosmetic reasons like worn out teeth)

Types of Crowns

1)Metal crowns

a)metal fused to porcelain 

b)full metal

Types of metal that are used :

a)Precious metal which includes gold based alloys.

b) Non precious like nickel chromium and cobalt chromium.

c)Cap-tek crowns 

2)Metal free

a)Procera

b)E-max(Empress)

c)In-ceram

CASE  PRESENTATION OF METAL CERAMIC CROWN PLACEMENT

Decayed anterior tooth                                   

              Acrylic Post( pin)

Cast Post(pin) placed in the root         Temporary(Acrylic) crown

           Metal ceramic crown after placement

Dental bridges are crowns that are joined together to bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth.

What is a dental Bridge?

A dental bridge is a treatment option available to replace a missing tooth or teeth. A fixed bridge takes support from two strong teeth on either side of the gap. 

Dental Bridge benefits

1)It is cemented, hence stationary. Once placed it cannot be easily removed.

2)It improves your chewing ability.

3)It prevents futher migration of the adjacent teeth into the gap.

4)It improves your esthetics.

Bridge Maintenance

1)It requires regular flossing and diligent cleaning  .

2)Regular dental check ups.

Types of Bridges

Metal Bridges and Metal free (ask your dentist)