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Dental crowns and bridges can restore damaged or missing teeth. Dental bridges literally bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth. A bridge is made up of two crowns for the teeth on either side of the gap -- these two anchoring teeth are called abutment teeth -- and a false tooth/teeth in between. Dental crowns are an ideal restoration for teeth, which have been broken, or have been weakened by tooth decay or a very large tooth filling. The crown fits right over the remaining part of the tooth, making it strong and giving it the shape and contour of a natural tooth.

After taking x-rays of your mouth, to ensure a perfect fit, the crown or bridge is created. The dentist will create a mold of where the new teeth and where the crown and bridge need to go. Normally, before doing this, he files down any existing or surrounding teeth to ensure the tooth bridge will fit into place. You will then wear a temporary crown or bridge until the final and permanent tooth bridge is installed. With proper care, the tooth bridge can then last a lifetime.