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Crown and Bridge

CROWN & BRIDGE

Diamond Dental Lab has dental prosthetic devices that are used to restore and improve the appearance and function of teeth. Crowns are commonly used to address a variety of dental issues, including damaged or missing teeth. They are tooth-shaped caps that are placed over damaged or weakened natural teeth to restore their strength, shape, and appearance. Crowns serve as protective coverings, offering support and durability to teeth that have undergone damage, extensive decay, or cosmetic imperfections. Dental bridges, on the other hand, are fixed dental prostheses used to replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring artificial teeth (pontics) between adjacent natural teeth or dental implants. These bridges restore the aesthetics and functionality of the smile, prevent adjacent teeth from shifting, and enable proper biting and chewing. Both crowns and bridges play crucial roles in restorative dentistry, improving the overall oral health and well-being of individuals with dental issues.

 

Uses of Dental Crowns and Bridges

Crowns and bridges have various uses in dentistry, and they serve different purposes to address a range of dental issues. Here are the uses of crowns and bridges:

 

Dental Crowns

Here are some uses of dental crowns:

  •  Protection: Crowns are used to protect and strengthen a tooth that has been significantly damaged by decay, fractures, or extensive dental work, such as large fillings. They act as a protective cover, preventing further damage to the tooth.

  •  Restoration: Crowns restore the size, shape, and function of a tooth, allowing it to perform its natural role in biting and chewing. For teeth that have suffered damage or disease, this is particularly crucial.

  •  Cosmetic Enhancement: Dental crowns are used for cosmetic purposes to improve the appearance of teeth with aesthetic issues such as severe discoloration, misalignment, or irregular shape.

  •  Support for Dental Bridges: Crowns are employed to anchor the pontics (artificial teeth) in dental bridges, serving as the abutments on either side of the gap created by missing teeth.

 

Dental Bridges

Here are some of uses of dental bridges:

  • Replacement of Missing Teeth: Dental bridges are primarily used to replace one or more missing teeth. They bridge the gap created by missing teeth, restoring the appearance, function, and alignment of the smile.

  •  Preventing Shifting: Bridges prevent the remaining natural teeth from shifiting into the space left by missing teeth,  which can result in bite issues and misalignment of the remaining natural teeth.

  •  Restoration of Chewing Function: Bridges enable individuals to chew and bite effectively, which is important for overall oral health and nutrition.

  •  Stabilization with Implants: Dental implants can support bridges in place of natural teeth, providing a stable and long-lasting tooth replacement solution.

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