Signs You Need Crown and Bridge Treatment
- A cracked tooth without symptoms
- The patient experiences sensitivity to bite pressure and temperature, particularly the cold
- Deep decay. Once the dentist removes the decay, there will not be enough tooth structure left to support a filling.
- The patient has had or needs root canal treatment
- The tooth has a large silver (amalgam) filling that is breaking down
Crown and Bridge Benefits – What Patients Need to Know Benefits of Dental Crowns
- Reduces pain/sensitivity caused by a cracked tooth
- Prevents a crack from progressing and damaging the nerve of the tooth
- Improves the aesthetics of damaged teeth or those with larges silver fillings
- Improves occlusion (the bite) to prevent or ease pain from TMJ disorder
Signs Patients Need a Bridge
- The patient is missing one or more teeth
- The patient has a removable partial denture but wants a more permanent solution
- Crown and bridgework are important parts of cosmetic dentistry.
Benefits of a Fixed Bridge:
- Promotes a balanced bite, reducing the risk of excess stress on adjacent teeth
- Allows patients to eat with ease
- Helps maintain the shape of the patient’s face
- Prevents adjacent teeth from shifting
