A large number of people suffer from broken, cracked, worn, or missing teeth. When faced with these issues, most people experience high levels of discomfort and embarrassment – often becoming reluctant to express happiness through their smile. Although the primary goal of cosmetic dentistry is to improve aesthetics, procedures such as dental crowns and bridges also help to restore structure and function to teeth.
Crowns
Dental crowns are made of high-strength ceramic and porcelain materials, and are often prescribed when teeth are too badly decayed, broken, or cracked to be easily restored by fillings. As a custom cosmetic solution designed to align with your natural bite, these durable ceramic caps are placed over the tooth, and won’t stain or deteriorate like natural teeth. Dr. Petkevis recommends the use of dental crowns to patients who not only want a more natural looking smile, but also need to restore strength and function to teeth.
The process typically requires two office visits – one for design, and one for placement. On your first visit, you will receive a comprehensive examination, dental impression, and a temporary fitting. On your second visit, Dr. Petkevis will remove the temporary, adjust the fit, and bond your new dental crown into place. With proper care and maintenance, a properly fitted dental crown from Dr. Petkevis will remain an attractive, natural part of your smile for years to come.
Bridges
Like dental crowns, bridges are made of high-quality, durable, tooth like materials and provide patients with natural, healthy looking cosmetic results. A dental bridge is a restoration comprised of one or more prosthetic teeth that is permanently anchored to neighboring teeth that have been prepared with crowns. It is most commonly prescribed to patients who need to fill in gaps to complete their smile.
For optimum cosmetic results, bridges are made from high strength, metal-free porcelain that won’t stain or deteriorate over time. Your new bridge will increase overall oral health and boost confidence in your smile. The process to attach a dental bridge normally takes 2-3 appointments. Once your new bridge is in place, you can care for it by simply following a normally brushing and flossing routine.
To find out how a dental crown or bridge can restore the natural beauty of your smile, contact the office of Dr. Petkevis today.
