CROWN AND BRIDGE

A crown is a type of dental restoration which completely caps or encircles a tooth. Crowns are often needed when a large cavity threatens the ongoing health of a tooth. They are typically bonded to the tooth using a dental cement. Crowns can be made from many materials, which are usually fabricated using indirect methods. Crowns are often used to improve the strength or appearance of teeth. There are a variety of options available to dentists to achieve their patients desired results.

In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, dental veneers can also serve a functional purpose by protecting the surface of a damaged tooth. In some cases, veneers may replace the need for a dental crown, eliminating the need for more invasive tooth preparation.

For those people who have allergies to certain metals or who want the ultimate in aesthetics ie. no possibility of even a fine metal line at the margin, then metal-free ceramic crowns are the solution.

Their preparation is essentially the same but the technician uses highly sophisticated materials and techniques to create the crown. They are as strong and as durable as the traditional bonded metal crowns.  Zirconia and e.max would be the ideal options