Dental Crowns and Bridges in Anchorage, AK
What is a Dental Crown?
The crown of a tooth is the visible portion of the tooth above the gum line. When a tooth becomes damaged to such an extent that it is no longer prudent to keep it, a dental crown is often a fantastic option.
Our dental crowns are made of the highest quality materials which perfectly resemble the beauty and strength of a natural tooth. Often a dental crown is placed on the natural tooth structure to ensure the healthiest and longest-lived smile possible.
What is a Dental Bridge?
A dental bridge is simply a sequence of dental crowns affixed to each other. Dental Bridges are intended to fill in a gap or space in a smile where a tooth is missing. This may be a good option for you if you have been told you don’t have enough bone for a dental implant. Dental bridges are attached to adjacent teeth or dental implants and are a permanent solution for a missing tooth. Similar materials are used to create a dental bridge as what is used for a dental crown. This means beauty, functionality, and durability.
Dental Crown Benefits
- AESTHETICS | Dental technology has come a long way! The modern materials used to craft dental crowns resemble the natural sheen and translucency of a natural tooth. We can even match the color of the new crown to a degree which makes it nearly impossible to tell the difference between the crown and the natural tooth.
- FUNCTION | Not only will the crown look natural, but it will also perform and function just like your real teeth. You will be able to eat, chew, and smile without even noticing your dental crown.
- DURABILITY | We use impressively strong materials in our dental crowns. These materials enable the crown to last a long time and retain its natural look and functionality.
What a Crown or Bridge Restores
A dental crown covers a single tooth and a bridge replaces multiple teeth in a row. Both restore the shape, strength, function, and appearance of the visible portion of the natural tooth, and both are built to look and feel like the teeth around them.
The Two-Appointment Process
Crowns and bridges are completed across two visits. At the first, the tooth or teeth are prepared and you leave wearing a temporary crown while the lab fabricates the permanent restoration. At the second, the permanent crown or bridge is fitted, checked against your bite, and cemented permanently into place.
