Cap / Crown and Bridge
Dental crowns and most bridges are fixed prosthetic devices. Our dentists cement them onto existing teeth or implants, and if replacements are required, only a dentist can remove them. This characteristic distinguishes them from dentures and other removable options like dentures, which must be removed and cleaned daily.
A dental crown covers or caps a damaged tooth to provide it with additional strength. We may also place one to improve the alignment or appearance of the damaged tooth. Finally, dentists may place a dental crown on an implant to provide the implant with a more functional shape and structure.
In contrast, we recommend a bridge if you’re missing one or more teeth. Gaps left by missing teeth eventually cause a bad bite, since the remaining teeth rotate or shift into empty spaces. The imbalance can also lead to gum disease and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.
There are different types of materials for crowns such as zirconia, PFM(Porcelain fused to metal), and stainless steel.
What is the difference between a bridge and a cap crown?
While a crown is used to cover an existing tooth, a dental bridge is used to fill in the missing space caused by one or more lost teeth. A bridge is made up of one or more false teeth with one crown on either end of the bridge.
