Dental Crowns in Bangalore
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped “cap” that is placed over a damaged tooth to cover, strengthen, restore and protect it while improving the tooth’s appearance, shape and alignment. Over time, teeth can be damaged, cracked or weakened by decay, injuries or just wear out.
Our dentists will cover or “cap” your damaged tooth using a crown when fillings won’t work. The materials used to make dental crowns include stainless steel, ceramic, acrylic, gold, and metal alloys. Crowns are permanent and are cemented onto existing teeth or implants and can only be removed by your dentist.
A crown covers and serves as a solid replacement for a crooked or damaged tooth. It is crafted from high-end, durable material, and is meant to last for years to come.
What are crowns used for?
- They protect a weak tooth from breaking
- Restore an already damaged tooth
- Encase a large filling when there is not enough tooth remaining
- Hold a dental bridge in place
- Cover a dental implant
- Cover a tooth that has undergone root canal treatment
Do crowns require special care?
A crowned tooth doesn’t need special care, but you’ll need to follow your usual oral hygiene practice to protect the underlying tooth from decay and gum disease. This practice involves brushing your teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste and flossing daily. Following dentist-recommended oral care habits will ensure your crows last up to 10 years or longer.
Also, remember that regular check-ups and professional cleanings are just as necessary to make sure you maintain your optimum oral health.
Dental Bridges in Bangalore
If you have one or more missing teeth, a dental bridge can fill the gap with one or more artificial teeth (called a pontic). A dentist places two crowns on the teeth on either side of the gap. These supporting teeth, called abutment teeth, can be your natural teeth or dental implants. Dental bridges are essentially fixed removable dentures that literally fill the gap created by one or more missing teeth. The bridge is used to support the pontic that fills in the gap and is cemented in place.
Although a pontic can be made from a variety of materials such as gold, alloys, porcelain, or a combination of these materials, typically they’re made from porcelain to aesthetically blend in with your natural teeth.
If you have lost a tooth/teeth, bridges can restore your smile, your ability to properly speak, bite, chew and maintain your facial structure. Bridges can also prevent your remaining teeth from shifting out of position into the void left by the missing tooth/teeth.
Who needs a dental bridge?
You may need a dental bridge if you have one or more missing teeth. Your dentist may also recommend a dental bridge if you have a tooth that is severely decayed or broken and is not stable enough to hold a dental crown on its own.
