Crowns and Bridges

A beautiful smile is an asset that enhances our confidence and social interactions. However, dental issues like decay, fractures, or missing teeth can undermine that confidence. At Dental Excellence Of Woodstock, dental crowns and bridges are two standard restorative solutions that play crucial roles in rebuilding damaged teeth and restoring functionality and aesthetics to your smile. They enable you to chew and speak normally again. They also prevent your remaining teeth from shifting out of place and causing bite problems. Additionally, they improve the appearance of your smile.

Types of Dental Crowns

Metal Crowns

These crowns are made from alloys containing metals such as gold, palladium, or nickel-chromium. They are durable, can withstand biting and chewing forces well, and require minimal removal of tooth structure. However, their metallic appearance makes them less aesthetically appealing, so they are often used for molars.

Porcelain-Fused-to-Metal (PFM) Crowns

These crowns combine the strength of metal with the aesthetics of porcelain. The metal structure provides durability, while the porcelain outer layer can be matched to the color of surrounding teeth, making them suitable for both front and back teeth.

All-Ceramic or All-Porcelain Crowns

These crowns exhibit superior aesthetics, resembling natural teeth in color and translucency. They are a popular choice for front teeth and patients with metal allergies.

Types of Dental Bridges

Traditional Bridges

This is the most common type of bridge. The traditional bridge uses two crowns for the abutment teeth and a false tooth called a pontic that bridges the gap left by the missing tooth. The false tooth can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain, or a combination of these materials.

Cantilever Bridges

It is used when only one adjacent tooth supports the bridge. These are rare due to the strain they can exert on the supporting tooth.

Maryland Bridges

A conservative option is where the pontic is held in place by a metal or porcelain framework bonded to the back of adjacent teeth. These are often used when the adjacent teeth are healthy and don't require crowns.

The Benefits of Both Crowns and Bridges

Customization

Dental crowns and bridges in Woodstock, GA, are tailored to match your natural teeth in color, size, and shape. This customization ensures a seamless integration with your existing teeth, creating a harmonious smile.

Restored Oral Health

Both dental crowns and bridges contribute to maintaining optimal oral health. Crowns protect weak teeth from further damage, while bridges prevent oral health issues that could arise from missing teeth, such as shifting teeth and gum disease.

Convenience

Once placed by our dentist in Woodstock, GA, dental crowns and bridges require no additional maintenance beyond regular oral hygiene practices and routine dental checkups. This convenience makes them a popular choice for those seeking lasting solutions.

Dental crowns and bridges are invaluable tools in modern dentistry, restoring damaged teeth, confidence, and quality of life. Contact Dental Excellence Of Woodstock at 3340 Trickum Road, Suite 200, Woodstock, GA 30188, or call (770) 520-8555 to determine the best treatment plan for your situation.