The top or visible portion of the tooth is referred to as the “crown” of the tooth, and synthetic crowns are typically made of porcelain and then matched by a specialist to your existing natural teeth. Before crowns are placed, the teeth receiving them must be prepared by your dentist with all existing plaque being removed and any cavity or root issues being addressed.

Then, your dentist will remove some of the edges of the tooth so that there is a perfect fit with the crown. At Anytime Dental, we have lab specialists who have been creating flawless and functional crowns for years, providing countless patients with these highly beneficial dental appliances.

After your teeth are prepared for crowns, you will receive temporary crowns before your final crowns are placed.

While crowns help to restore the aesthetics and function of individual teeth, bridgework connects these crowns to help restore entire rows and sections of teeth in the mouth. With even as few as two to three of your natural teeth as support, dental bridges can support entire rows of replacement crowns. The bridge connects to these few natural teeth and uses them as a base, and then supports the replacement teeth by filling in those missing spots.

Bridges also work to support the underlying bone structure, which can quickly deteriorate when left untreated. Bridges can also be supported by dental implants for patients who require additional support due to already deteriorated or non-dense jaw bone material.