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Crowns & Bridges
CROWNS
A crown is a restoration that covers tooth and restores it to its original size and shape. When a tooth is severely damaged by decay, fracture, had prior root canal therapy or has had too many fillings, it becomes necessary to put a crown on this tooth. The crown helps to save the tooth, as well as strengthens it. Crowns can be gold, porcelain or porcelain fused to metal.
BRIDGES
When one or more teeth are missing, a bridge is a viable solution to replacing your missing teeth and restoring your chewing ability. When a bridge is added to your teeth, the teeth adjacent to the empty space are shaved down to receive crowns. The missing teeth are then joined with these crowns. While it is a good way to help a patient, an implant is a preferable treatment modality to replace teeth.
