CROWNS AND BRIDGES

What is a Crown?

A crown is used to entirely cover or 'cap' a tooth. Dental crowns are protective coverings placed over weakened or damaged teeth to restore strength, functionality, and aesthetics. At Dr. Miglanis Smiling Faces-Dentistry & Aesthetics, in North Delhi, zirconia crowns are a preferred choice due to their strength, durability, and biocompatibility.

What is a Bridge?

A dental bridge consists of two or more planned fitted crowns that are placed on the supporting teeth on both the sides of the space formed by your missing tooth or teeth. Fixed bridges are strong and reliable and feel and look very much like natural teeth! Bridges have been an indispensable part of modern dentistry prior to the use of implants and were the preferred method for replacing teeth. Bridge technology is still reliable and therefore still in use.

How a Bridge is designed?

In order to design and construct a dental bridge, two stable, healthy supporting teeth must be available. The procedure involves preparing them by contouring and reshaping the supporting teeth. The next step involves taking impressions and sending to the lab for the fabrication of the dental bridge. At Dr. Miglanis Smiling Faces-Dentistry & Aesthetics, we provide the temporary bridges which help in reducing the sensitivity and make the patient comfortable till the final bridge is delivered.

Dental bridges can last 10 – 15 years and even longer if the supporting teeth remain stable, and if your personal hygiene and home care is maintained at a high level.