Smile Confidently With Crowns & Bridges
At Castlewood Dental, we offer dental crowns and bridges to patients throughout the Parker, CO area. These procedures are highly effective for restoring a tooth that has become infected, damaged, or fallen out. We ensure that the process is done in a way that looks natural while addressing any oral health concerns. This way, you can regain the functionality of your tooth without the appearance of dental work.
Understanding Dental Bridges
A dental bridge is a fixed prosthetic designed to replace missing teeth. The bridge is anchored to adjacent healthy teeth with dental crowns, providing a secure base for the replacement tooth or teeth. This type of restoration is ideal for patients with strong, healthy teeth that can support the bridge. Your remaining teeth serve as the foundation, ensuring your new smile stays intact.
Understanding Dental Crowns
A dental crown is a cap that covers a tooth, often used to restore a damaged tooth or enhance the appearance of a smile. Crowns come in three main materials: all-metal, ceramic-on-metal, and all-ceramic. The location of the crown in the mouth will determine the most suitable material. For example, front teeth typically require an all-ceramic crown for a natural look. Many patients choose ceramic-on-metal crowns because they combine the natural appearance of ceramics with the durability of metal.
Choosing Between Dental Bridges and Dental Crowns
The main difference between dental bridges and dental crowns lies in their application and the number of teeth they address. A dental bridge is designed to replace one or more missing teeth by spanning the gap between adjacent natural teeth or implants. It essentially "bridges" the missing space with a custom prosthetic that is anchored to neighboring teeth. In contrast, a dental crown is used to restore a single damaged or decayed tooth by covering it completely. While both are fixed, permanent solutions, crowns focus on individual teeth, whereas bridges are used to replace multiple missing teeth at once.
