Crowns, Bridges| Kazman Family Dental in Brampton, ON

Crowns

A crown is a cap that covers a damaged or weakened tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance.
Uses:
● Protect a tooth weakened by decay or after a root canal.
● Restore a broken or worn-down tooth.
● Cover a large filling when there isn’t much natural tooth left.
● Anchor a dental bridge.
● Cover a dental implant.
Materials:
Porcelain/ceramic: Matches the natural color of your teeth.Metal: Durable but noticeable; often used for molars.Porcelain fused to metal: Combines strength with aesthetics.Zirconia: Extremely strong and tooth-colored.
Procedure:
● The tooth is shaped and prepared.● Impressions are taken to create a custom crown.● A temporary crown may be placed while the permanent one is fabricated.● The permanent crown is bonded in place.

Bridges

A dental bridge replaces one or more missing teeth by anchoring artificial teeth (pontics) to adjacent natural teeth or implants.
Types:
● Traditional bridge: Anchored by crowns on the natural teeth next to the gap.● Cantilever bridge: Supported by a crown on one adjacent tooth (used when only one side of the gap has a natural tooth).● Maryland bridge: Uses a metal or porcelain framework bonded to the back of adjacent teeth.● Implant-supported bridge: Supported by dental implants instead of natural teeth.
Procedure:
● The adjacent teeth are prepared (if not using implants).● Impressions are taken, and a custom bridge is fabricated.● The bridge is cemented or anchored to the supporting teeth or implants.

Dentures

Dentures are removable appliances that replace multiple or all missing teeth.
Types:
● Full dentures: Replace all teeth in the upper or lower jaw.● Partial dentures: Replace some missing teeth while others remain.● Implant-supported dentures: Securely anchored to dental implants, providing greater stability.
Materials:
Acrylic resin (commonly used for the base)Porcelain or acrylic teeth
Procedure:
● Impressions and measurements are taken.● A wax model is made to ensure proper fit and bite.● The final denture is fabricated and adjusted as needed.

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