All About Crowns and Bridges
Bridges are natural-looking tooth replacements that can help maintain facial structure, while also reducing stress on your jaw and effectively filling in gaps caused by missing teeth. In addition, dental bridges play an important role in restoring balance to your bite and overall smile. Typically, fixed bridges are cemented to your existing teeth and, as a result, are considered a permanent solution. Because of this, they offer stability and a seamless appearance. Alternatively, removable bridges can be taken out for cleaning and maintenance, making them a flexible option for some patients. Overall, both types of bridges are designed to improve function, comfort, and confidence.
Crowns strengthen and improve the shape, size and color of damaged teeth. They are used to support broken or weak teeth, or teeth with large fillings. Crowns provide a smooth, strong, contoured surface for stained, misshapen, or irregular teeth. Crowns also aid in the insertion of bridges and other implants.
Same-Day CEREC Crowns
Manlius Dental Group in Manlius can provide you with fast, same-day crowns using the state-of-the-art CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) system. CEREC allows dentists to create customized crowns in just one consultation. After an initial examination, the dentist will decide what treatment is best for you. If a crown is required, the damaged part of your tooth will be removed and an optical impression (digital photograph) taken. This impression is then converted into a three-dimensional virtual image by a computer which our dentist will use to design your crown. Our milling machine then uses this data to create a personalized crown which is then fitted, polished, and bonded to your tooth. Ceramic crowns are similar in color and texture to normal teeth. CEREC crowns are resistant to cracking. The procedure is fast and requires fewer injections, less drilling, and less material removed from the damaged tooth.
