Prosthetic Enhancements

Dental crowns are used to cover a tooth that is decayed, damaged or has had a root canal treatment. Dental bridges serve to replace one or more missing teeth.

Crowns

 A dental crown has many advantages. Dental crowns address aesthetic needs, restore tooth function, and enhance the overall health of your mouth. In cases where teeth have large broken down fillings, a dental crown can protect and preserve the remaining natural tooth. To enhance your smile, metal-free, tooth colored, porcelain crowns can also replace older metal or metal with porcelain crowns. Porcelain crowns have translucent qualities that, look like natural teeth.

 

Bridges

A dental bridge prevents the remaining natural teeth from shifting. Dental bridges may also provide a fixed alternative to removable partials or full dentures. Whether supported by natural teeth or dental implants, dental bridges can offer life-like aesthetics and stable chewing surfaces. They can be easily maintained by brushing and flossing.

Procedure

With both dental crowns and bridges, the tooth is reshaped to provide stable support and precise fit to the final restoration. Following tooth preparation, impressions and or Cerec Technology are used to fabricate the restoration. If an implant-supported dental crown or bridge is the best option for you, Dr. Chahine will evaluate your health and suitability for the implant placement. Dr. Chahine places emphasis on creating the most pleasing natural smile for you and will pay careful attention to the color and shape of your prosthetic enhancement.