Dant Vedaa Clinic (A Unit of Rahar Health Care)

Dental crowns and bridges are fixed prosthetic devices used to restore damaged teeth or replace missing ones, cemented onto existing teeth or implants. Crowns (caps) cover broken or weakened teeth to improve strength and aesthetics, while bridges use neighboring teeth to fill gaps, preventing tooth shifting. Common materials include porcelain, ceramic, or zirconia.

Dental Crowns (Caps)

• Definition: Custom-made, tooth-shaped caps placed over a damaged, decayed, or weakened tooth to cover the entire visible portion.
• Purpose: Protects cracked teeth, restores functionality after root canals, covers large fillings, or tops dental implants.
• Materials: Porcelain, ceramic, resin, or metal (like gold).

Dental Bridges

• Definition: A fixed appliance used to replace one or more missing teeth, "bridging" the gap in the smile.
• Components: Consists of at least two crowns on anchoring teeth (abutments) on either side of the gap, with artificial teeth (pontics) in between.
• Purpose: Restores chewing function, maintains facial shape, and prevents adjacent teeth from shifting.

Key Differences

• Crown: Covers a single damaged tooth.
• Bridge: Replaces one or more missing teeth by spanning the empty space.

Procedure Highlights

• Preparation: Teeth are reshaped to accommodate the cap or bridge.
• Impressions: Custom molds are created for a perfect fit.
• Temporary Phase: Temporary crowns or bridges are placed while the permanent one is created in a lab.
• Placement: The final, permanent restoration is cemented into place by a dentis