Dental Crowns & Bridges
Dental Crowns & Bridges Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
Problems with teeth can interfere with your smile and your life. Damaged teeth can be a result of tooth decay, trauma, heredity, teeth grinding and a number of other factors that can interfere with oral health.
Fortunately, dental crowns and bridges are a solution to help protect, repair, or replace missing teeth. With the right treatment, you can have your bite function restored and your smile back. Our team here at Precision Dental are ready to help fix your teeth and your smile with skill and expertise.
Dental Crown Solutions
Dental crowns are much like caps for teeth. These restorations cover and protect teeth to reinforce strength and protect them from further damage.
They may be used to cover and protect a tooth that has undergone
root canal therapy and may also be used on a
dental implant to permanently replace a missing tooth.
As a trusted Cosmetic Dentistry in brisbane in Fortitude Valley, we use dental crowns to address a variety of functional and aesthetic concerns. These are some typical dental problems that can be resolved with dental crowns:
Restore structure to a cracked or broken tooth
Dental crowns are typically created with gold, metal alloy, porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, ceramic, and zirconia. Our dentist will guide you as to which material would be best suited to your needs.
If you have more than one damaged tooth, multiple dental crowns are a long-term dental solution to help you keep your teeth as long as possible. And if you are missing teeth, implant supported crowns may be an option to replace the teeth along with their roots for improved function and convenience.
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Dental Bridges to Replace Missing Teeth
Dental bridges are used to replace one tooth or a short series of missing teeth. A bridge is a dental prosthesis that is the replacement for your tooth or teeth. This prosthesis is attached to dental crowns or abutments at each end to secure it into place. Most dental bridges are not removable, making it more convenient for patients to live their lives as normal without worrying about socialising or dining in public.
There are different types of dental bridges and the one used will depend on where the missing teeth are, combined with your preference.
Traditional Bridge
This prosthesis is the traditional style to bridge an open gap where one or more teeth are missing. Each end must be secured with crowns on existing teeth to hold it in place.
Cantilever Bridge
Maryland Bridge
Implant Supported Bridge
The Benefits of Dental Crowns and Bridges at Precision Dental
Replacing teeth that are missing is not only a cosmetic solution, but can save your other teeth from shifting out of place and allow you to chew while lowering the risk of biting your cheek and tongue. It also serves as a cosmetic solution to fill in a gap that may show when you laugh or talk.
If you have multiple missing teeth, especially next to each other, replacing them can fill in your facial features and provide a more youthful appearance. Dental crowns and bridges are both effective solutions to improve your oral health, and our team here at Precision Dental will use the most advanced designs and high quality materials to create your teeth replacements.
Caring for Your Dental Crowns and Bridges
Once you have your crown or bridge installed, you want them to last as long as possible. Both options are naturally considered long-term solutions, but proper care must still be practised.
Consistent oral hygiene along with regular dental checkups and professional teeth cleanings can help keep your gums and surrounding teeth healthy so they continue to support each other. At the same time, we can see if there are any issues that need to be addressed that might interfere with the health of your crown, such as teeth grinding or bruxism.
When you take the right steps to caring for your dental crown or bridge, your restoration may well last a lifetime. The following are some guidelines than can help:
Maintain regular dental checkups and professional teeth cleanings
Some of Our Patients' Transformations
Warning: The 'before' and 'after' images shown are of a real patient of our clinic. These images are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the results that all patients can expect. Results vary depending on individual circumstances, and all surgical and cosmetic procedures carry risks.
Risks & Recovery
Crowns and bridges restore damaged or missing teeth, but like any restorative treatment, they come with risks and recovery considerations.
Possible risks include:
- Temporary sensitivity to hot or cold after placement
- Gum irritation around the treated area
- Risk of fracture or loosening of the crown or bridge under excessive force
- In some cases, further treatment such as root canal therapy may be required if the underlying tooth becomes compromised
Recovery considerations:
- Many patients resume normal activities immediately after treatment
- Mild sensitivity usually improves within a few days
- Avoiding very hard or sticky foods at first can help protect the new restoration
- Regular reviews and good oral hygiene are important to maintain long-term function
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a crown or bridge fail?
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Call Today to Repair or Replace Your Teeth
If you have teeth in need of repair or replacing and you are interested in dental crowns or bridges, call and schedule an exam and assessment with our dentist.
We will go over all options with you so you can make the best decision for your oral health.
Disclaimer: The material posted is for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Results vary with each patient. Any dental procedure carries risks and benefits. If you have any specific questions about any dental and/or medical matter, you should consult your dentist, physician or other professional healthcare providers.