CROWNS
When a tooth is fractured, has a
large, old filling, or is severely damaged by decay, your
dentist may recommend the placement of a crown, or cap.
Crowns strengthen and protect the remaining tooth structure
and can improve the appearance of your smile. Types of
crowns include the full porcelain crown, the
porcelain-fused-to-metal crown and the all-metal crown.
Fitting a crown requires at
least two visits to the dentist's office. Initially, the
Dentist:
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Removes decay and shapes the
tooth. |
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Makes an Impression. |
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Makes and fits a temporary or
transitional crown of plastic or metal. |
In a subsequent visit,
the dentist:
Removes the temporary crown,
fits and adjusts the final crown. Cements the crown into
place. |
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BRIDGES
Few incidents have greater
impact on dental health and personal appearance than
tooth loss. When one or more teeth are missing, the
remaining teeth can drift out of position, which can lead to
a change in the bite, the loss of additional teeth, decay
and gum disease.When
tooth loss occurs, your dentist may recommend the placement
of a bridge. A bridge is one or more replacement
teeth anchored by one or more crowns on each side. |
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Initially,
the dentist prepares teeth on each side of the space to
receive crowns and makes an impression of the entire area. |
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Fits a temporary or transitional
bridge. |
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In a subsequent visit,
the dentist places, adjusts and cements the fixed bridge. |
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