Crown and Bridges

What are a crown and a bridge?

While a crown is used to cover an existing tooth, a dental bridge is used to fill in the missing space caused by one or more lost teeth. A bridge is made up of one or more false teeth with one crown on either end of the bridge.

 How is a crown fitted?
When a tooth is broken or weakened, a crown is utilized. The tooth is molded and filed down to a smaller size. To support the crown, any decay is removed and the tooth structure is repaired. The crown is cemented into place and fits over the newly formed tooth like a cap.