Dental Crowns and Bridges

 

United Dental is a full-service dental clinic committed to offering impeccable dental crowns and bridges. Here at Lowell, MA, we ensure your dental crowns and bridges function like your natural teeth and blend absolutely with your existing teeth.

 

What is a Dental Crown?

A dental crown is a special cap or cover put over a tooth. Dental crowns aim to bring the tooth back to its standard shape, size, and function. Crowns can even improve the teeth' appearance and make them stronger.

Reasons for placing a crown:

       ● cavities that are large for fillings,

       ● teeth that are worn down or cracked,

       ● after a root canal treatment or badly cover a discolored or shaped tooth and also to fix your smile.

The types of dental crowns:

       ● Porcelain fused to metal - attached to a metal structure.

       ● Ceramic – used for fixing the front teeth

       ● Base metal alloys – very strong crowns and incredibly resistant to corrosion.

       ● Composite reason or porcelain – fused to metal

       ● Gold alloys - a mix of metals, copper, and including gold. This crown will not wear away or fracture and is incredibly durable.

 

What is a Dental Bridge?

A dental bridge is formed with two or more dental crowns on both sides of the gap made by a missing tooth, and the false tooth (or teeth) is placed in between. These teeth are called pontics and are made of different materials such as porcelain alloys, gold, or a combination of them. The purpose of a dental bridge is just what its name indicates, to bridge the gap created by a missing tooth or teeth. The bridge is backed by implants or your natural teeth.

The types of dental bridges

Traditional dental bridges are the most popular ones. This option uses dental crowns on both sides of the gap, which hold the pontics (false teeth) in place.

Cantilever bridges are like the traditional ones; the pontic has an abutment supporting it. This type is used if only one side of the gap has a natural tooth next to it.

Maryland bridges have a porcelain or metal framework holding the pontic. The framework is linked to the backs of the two teeth next to the gap.

Implant-supported bridges are used when several teeth are missing. This type uses dental implants instead of frameworks or crowns. Generally, an implant is placed for each missing tooth.

In case you are searching for an effective restoration for your lost or severely damaged teeth, our high-quality dental crowns and bridges will be your best choice. The crowns and bridges suggested by United Dental look natural, ensure your chewing and speaking performance, and will serve you long.