What's a Crown?

A crown, also appertained to as a cap, is a dental restoration that covers the entire tooth, replacing its external enamel with a new material.

What are Crowns Made From?

Crowns can be fabricated out of numerous different materials including plastic, acrylic, metal, porcelain and zirconia or a combination of these.

Why do Teeth Need Crowns?

A tooth needs a crown when it no longer is strong enough to repel normal chewing function on its own.

What's a Bridge?

A bridge is a fixed partial denture which is fused to the teeth, it replaces some (not all) of the teeth, and it uses a artificial tooth or teeth in the place of missing teeth.

A bridge is used to replace one or more missing teeth, when the functional teeth are available on both sides of the missing tooth.

What are the Benefits of a Bridge?

A bridge is a quick way to replace 1 or 2 missing teeth without any surgery.