How long do bridges last?

Recent studies have suggested that a bridge should last between 10 and 20 years, based on the material it is made of, occlusal function and disfunction and maintenance.

How are bridges made?

A bridge is made by connecting teeth adjacent to missing tooth area with one or several crowns hanging over the area of the missing tooth. They can be made of different material based on strength and esthetic.

What are dental crowns?

Dental crown are restorations fabricated, generally in dental laboratories, for full coverage of a natural tooth.

How do I take care of my dental crowns?

By brushing and flossing them as you would your natural teeth and visiting your dentist regularly so they can examine them and see if they and the teeth supporting them are in good shape.

What are dental bridges?

A dental bridge is fabricated to replace missing tooth or teeth. It is a fixed restoration and once cemented in the mouth cannot be easily removed. They are made of crowns anchored to teeth on either side of missing tooth or teeth, which they are replacing to restore chewing function and/or esthetic.

When is a crown necessary?

A crown is necessary when function needs to be restored; the missing portion of a natural tooth needs to be replaced, to prevent a tooth fracture or for cosmetic reasons.

How long will a crown last?

Recent studies have suggested that a crown should last between 10 and 20 years, based on the material it is made of, occlusal function and disfunction and maintenance.

How is a bridge different than a crown?

A bridge is fabricated to replace one or several missing teeth; it is composed of crowns anchored to the teeth adjacent to the missing tooth and teeth areas attached together with one or several other crowns hanging over the area of the missing tooth or teeth.

How do crowns work?

A crown functions like a natural tooth, which is why it is shaped as the image of the tooth it is supposed to "replace," while protecting the tooth at the same time.