Dental Implant Restoration San Jose | Leonard W. Brothers, DDS

Top Rated Crows and Bridges Specialist in San Jose

What is a Crown?

A crown is a cap to a damaged tooth. It is also used in cosmetic dentistry to restore tooth's discoloration and improve its shape or alignment.

When is a Dental Crown needed?

To protect a weak or decayed tooth
To protect tooth from fracturing
To attach a bridge
To hold together cracked tooth
To cover your tooth after root canal treatment
To create a healthy smile

What are the kinds of Crowns?

You can get crowns made of ceramics, porcelain-fused-to-metal, and all metals.

Metals crowns include precious metals such as gold, palladium or chromium alloys. These crowns lasts for long, withstand biting and chewing forces.

Porcelain-fused-to-metal crowns match the color of your adjacent teeth. This type of crown is a perfect choice for front or back teeth as well as for the long bridges.

All ceramic or all porcelain is a better choice in certain scenarios as it provides natural color than any other crown type and is a good fit for people who are allergic to metals. Advanced technologies like CAD/CAM are used to create a crown in a short span.

How do you take care of Dental Crows?

Though your crown looks natural they need some caring. Follow brushing and flossing as per dentist's recommendations. Contact your dentists if you have the following:-

Pain when chewing
Pain in jaw
Loosening of the crown
Allergic reaction

What are Bridges?

Bridges are recommended if you are missing one or more teeth. They fill the gaps left by missing tooth and prevent the bad bite.

When are Bridges needed?

Anyone having missing or damaged teeth needs dental bridges.

Bridges help in:

Restoring ability to chew and speak properly
Maintaining the shape of your face
Restoring your hearty smile
Reducing the risk of damage to remaining teeth from crooked teeth

What are the Types of Dental Bridges?

Traditional bridges make a crown for the tooth or implant on either side of the missing tooth, with a pontic in between. They are made of porcelain fused to metal or ceramics.

Maryland bonded bridges (also called a resin-bonded bridge) are made of porcelain, porcelain fused to metal, or plastic teeth and gums supported by a metal or porcelain framework. Metal wings on both sides of the bridge are attached to your existing teeth.

Cantilever bridges refer to the bridges that are used in a scenario with adjacent teeth on one side of the missing tooth.

How do you take care of Dental Bridges?

Cleaning is considered to be essential after bridgework is done. If removable bridges are used, it needs gentle handling. Follow specific instructions given by your and visit your dentist if you note: