Fixed Phrostodontics

Crowns and fixed bridges are restorations that are cemented on teeth or implants and can not be removed except by a dentist.

 

What are the situations indicated?

When the tooth to restore is very broken, fractured, serve as a pillar of a bridge, has change of color or form or to rehabilitate a dental implant.

What are fixed bridges?

Are used to replace one more missing teeth. Bridges are cemented on natural teeth or implants, and these portions of the bridge are called abutments. The tooth to be restored corresponds to the pontic.

 

How to make a crown / bridge?

It may be necessary to perform endodontic treatment of teeth that will be prepared depending on the situation, not every tooth needing a crown need root canal treatment.

First the tooth / teeth are reduced and prepared for the crown / bridge fit perfectly. In this consultation is adapted  a  temporary crown/bridge that has an aesthetic and functional role to protect the tooth and gum.
Then a mold is made of the tooth and chosen the color for rehabilitation. This is send to the  laboratory where they will manufacture the crown / bridge. When ready it will be cemented in the tooth / teeth.

What is the longevity of a crown / bridge?

It may last several years and this durability is closely related to the hygienic care of the patient.

With time, the gums may recede and move away from the edge of the crown.  It makes visible the  termination of the crown which usually has a dark color due to the metal. The crown may be removed and made a new one more adapted to the gums  consequently with more favorable aesthetics.

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