Restorative Dentistry
Crowns & Bridges
Ways to rebuild a broken or heavily filled tooth, and to close a gap where a tooth is missing.
Ways to rebuild a broken or heavily filled tooth, and to close a gap where a tooth is missing.
A crown covers a tooth that has broken, cracked or been weakened by a large filling or root canal treatment. A bridge fills a gap by joining to the teeth on either side. Both are made to match the shade of the teeth around them. We will explain how much natural tooth has to be reshaped, how many visits it takes, and what the alternatives are, including doing nothing for now.
A crown is a tooth-shaped cap that covers a damaged or weakened tooth, restoring its strength, function, and appearance. Crowns are commonly used for:
A bridge literally "bridges" the gap created by one or more missing teeth. It consists of artificial teeth anchored by crowns on adjacent natural teeth, providing a fixed, non-removable way to replace a missing tooth.
How a crown or bridge is planned, prepared and fitted.
We look at the tooth or the gap and go through what the alternatives are, including doing nothing for now.
We explain how much natural tooth has to be reshaped and how many visits the work takes before anything starts.
A record of the prepared tooth is taken so the crown or bridge can be made. Digital impressions are used for crowns, bridges and veneers.
The finished crown or bridge is fitted and checked against the bite. Both are made to match the shade of the teeth around them.
What crowns and bridges are used for, and the practical points to weigh before going ahead.
Restore full chewing function and protect weak teeth
Made to match the shade of the teeth around them
Durable restorations that can last 10-15 years or more
Smile, eat, and speak with confidence
Which option suits a particular tooth or gap depends on what an examination shows. A dental implant is the alternative where you would rather not involve the neighbouring teeth.
Common questions about crowns and bridges. For anything else, call 613-321-0265.
A crown is a tooth-shaped cap that covers a damaged or weakened tooth, restoring its strength, function and appearance. Crowns are commonly used after root canal treatment, to restore a severely decayed or fractured tooth, to cover a dental implant, and to improve the appearance of discoloured or misshapen teeth.
A bridge fills the gap created by one or more missing teeth. It consists of artificial teeth anchored by crowns on the adjacent natural teeth, giving a fixed, non-removable way to replace a missing tooth.
A crown covers a tooth that has broken, cracked or been weakened by a large filling or root canal treatment. An examination is what shows whether a crown is the right option for your tooth.
More than one. We tell you how many visits the work takes, and how much natural tooth has to be reshaped, before anything starts.
Both crowns and bridges are made to match the shade of the teeth around them.
A bridge joins to the teeth on either side of the gap, so those teeth form part of the restoration. A dental implant is placed into the jawbone and stands on its own, which leaves the neighbouring teeth untouched.
That is one of the alternatives we go through with you. We will explain what doing nothing for now would mean for the tooth or the gap so you can make the decision.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your restorative dentistry options.
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