Crowns and bridges: for restorative and cosmetic dentistry

Crowns (also called dental caps): a vital part of the crowns and bridges family of restoration processes, covers the visible part of your tooth. They act as a new surface cemented onto your natural tooth root. They are used for both, restorative and cosmetic dentistry.

Restorative and cosmetic crowns are used to enhance the aesthetics of your discoloured or chipped tooth or a tooth that suffers extreme decay. The affected part of your tooth will be carved out, leaving only the roots of your tooth and the part, which the crown will be placed on.

Crowns can be also used to replace missing teeth. With the assistance of a dental implant, taking the place and function of the tooth root, a dental cap can be placed on it, making it look and feel exactly like your natural tooth. Implant supported crowns, as well as crowns in general, are strong, durable and function perfectly like your natural teeth, not to mention the aesthetic enhancement they provide to your smile.

Indications for a tooth in need of a crown restoration are:

• Loss of large amount of tooth structure due to cavities
• Severe wear of teeth due to grinding or clinching habits
• Root canal treatment of teeth
• Restoring the functional and aesthetic contours of teeth
• Closing gaps between teeth