All About Implant Crowns

A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over a tooth to cover it. It can be used to cover a cracked tooth or a tooth that has had a large filling. Crowns can also be used to cover a dental implant.

What are Implant Crowns?

An implant crown is a permanent tooth restoration that replaces missing or damaged teeth with crowns that look and function just like your natural teeth. They are supported by dental implants, which are small titanium posts that are implanted into the jawbone during oral surgery. The implants then fuse with the surrounding bone to establish a strong foundation for the prosthetic crown to be placed on top. The dental implant process requires multiple visits over several months to complete treatment. Once finished, the dental implant-supported crowns are stable and designed to last for many years with a normal oral care routine.

Why choose Implant Crowns?

A dental implant crown is a permanent prosthetic that replaces an entire tooth, unlike a bridge which is only meant to replace one missing tooth. However, an implant is only an option for patients who already have sufficient jawbone density to hold the post in place. If you have lost teeth to gum disease and have not gotten dental implants or dentures to replace them, your jawbone may become too weak to support implants. In these cases, we may recommend a traditional bridge.

What are the advantages of Implant Crowns?

There are several advantages to gain from replacing missing teeth with implant crowns. For instance, they look and feel just like natural teeth, so they’ll fit in seamlessly with the rest of your smile. Along with that, the implants themselves help to preserve the jawbone because unlike bridges or dentures, implants stimulate natural bone growth.

Plus, with proper care, dental implants can last a lifetime! And because they do not require modifying the adjacent teeth for support like traditional tooth replacement options do, there is little chance of developing additional oral health problems later on down the line.

So, if you are missing a tooth or two and you want to restore your oral health along with your beautiful smile, then you should consider getting an implant crown. Call your nearby dentist today to learn more and to schedule a consultation to get started.

Do you have questions about dental crowns or dental implant treatment in general? Contact our office to schedule a time to meet with your dentist in person.

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What are Dental Bridges?

A dental bridge is a type of restoration that is used to replace one to three consecutive missing teeth in a row. As its name implies, the bridge literally bridges the gap in your smile by securely attaching to the natural teeth on either side of the gap and “bridging” the open space. This can be a great option for patients who are missing their back teeth because it will not interfere with their ability to bite and chew their food.

The process for placing a traditional bridge is to first prepare the teeth on both sides of the space by removing a portion of the enamel to create room for a crown to be fitted over them. Once those crowns are fabricated in our lab, a bridge will be created to connect the crowns together. Once in place, this restoration will act just like your real teeth and you will be able to eat normally and speak clearly. Over time, however, normal wear and tear could cause this restoration to require replacement.

An implant-supported bridge can also be placed if you are missing multiple teeth in a row. Instead of relying on surrounding healthy teeth for support, dental implants are surgically embedded into the jaw bone to provide a reliable and sturdy anchor for the restoration. In addition to restoring the aesthetic of your smile, this will also improve your ability to speak and eat more effectively and prevent bone loss in the jaw area.