Crowns & Bridges
Dental crowns are tooth-shaped coverings placed over teeth that are cracked, badly decayed, damaged or otherwise misshapen. The crown not only strengthens and protects the tooth, it restores its natural size and shape.
There are different crown types to choose from, depending on the location of the tooth and your esthetic preferences:
Porcelain: All porcelain crowns have the nicest appearance. This crown can be made from pure ceramic or a reinforced composite resin, and is almost indistinguishable from natural teeth. The new bonding technology involved provides an exceptionally tenacious seal to your tooth. They are so easily matched in color and appearance to the surrounding teeth.
Metal: Traditional metal (i.e., gold) crowns are appropriate when appearance is not an important factor, such as for molars, which are not highly visible when you smile
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Bridges
A dental bridge (fixed partial denture) is a dental restoration used to replace a missing tooth by joining permanently to adjacent teeth or implants. Fixed bridges are bonded into place and can only be removed by a dental professional. Fixed bridges offer more stability than their removable counterparts (partial dentures).
For more information on crowns and bridges, call Bethany Dental today to schedule your appointment. Bethany Dental has been helping patients with dental crowns and bridges in the Portland metro area for over 10 years.