Dental Crowns and Dental Bridges Near You
Restorative dentistry focuses on rebuilding or replacing teeth that are missing or structurally compromised. Common restorative procedures include fillings, crowns, bridges, and dental implants. These treatments help restore proper function, maintain tooth alignment, reduce plaque buildup, and support the appearance of a natural, healthy smile. Restorative procedures play an important role in strengthening oral health and boosting confidence for patients who have experienced dental damage or tooth loss.
Same Day Crowns with Modern Technology
For patients seeking immediate restoration, our practice offers same-day crowns using advanced digital technology. Same-day crowns eliminate the need for temporary restorations and multiple visits. Digital scans are used to design a custom ceramic crown, which is created in the office and placed the same day. These restorations offer precise fit, natural appearance, and durable performance, allowing patients to quickly return to their normal routines with a restored smile.
Understanding Dental Crowns
A dental crown is a custom-made restoration that covers a tooth that has been weakened by decay, damage, or fractures. A crown fits over the portion of the tooth above the gumline and provides protection, stability, and improved aesthetics. Crowns can be made from porcelain, gold, acrylic resin, or a combination of materials. Porcelain offers a natural appearance, while zirconia ceramic provides outstanding durability with excellent cosmetic results. Many crowns today use a zirconia base paired with a porcelain exterior to achieve strong, lifelike outcomes. The treatment process for a dental crown typically includes:
- Numbing the tooth to remove decay
- Sculpting the tooth to create proper space for the restoration
- Taking impressions to fabricate a custom crown, usually requiring 1 to 2 weeks
- Creating and placing a temporary acrylic crown
- Removing the temporary crown and fitting the permanent crown
- Cementing the custom crown once the fit, colour, and bite are confirmed
- Most patients complete treatment in two to three visits over several weeks. After placement, good oral hygiene, including daily brushing and flossing, helps protect the crown and prevent gum disease. With proper care, dental crowns can last for many years.
Exploring Dental Bridge Options
A dental bridge is a fixed restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth. Bridges are an alternative to partial dentures and are designed to restore both appearance and everyday function, such as chewing and speaking. The bridge is made of multiple connected pieces that fill the empty space left by missing teeth.
Bridges may be created from gold, metal alloys, or porcelain. For front teeth, porcelain is often selected due to its lifelike appearance and ability to match natural tooth colour.
The artificial teeth within a bridge are called pontics. Each pontic is designed to resemble the tooth it replaces. Pontics are supported either by nearby natural teeth, known as abutment teeth, or by dental implants.
Common types of dental bridges include:
- Traditional Fixed Bridge | The most common type, using crowns on both sides of the pontic or pontics.
- Resin Bonded Bridge | Often used for front teeth, relying on metal or porcelain “wings” bonded to the back of adjacent teeth.
- Implant Supported Bridge | Uses implants placed into the jawbone to support the bridge, typically offering excellent stability.
- Cantilever Bridge | Used when only one adjacent tooth is available to support the pontic