Crowns & Bridges

Crowns and Bridges can be a great solution for your missing or damaged teeth. This is a cosmetic /restorative dental procedure that restores your beautiful smile with the help of prosthetic devices. A crown is used when the visible structure of your tooth is fractured or damaged. A bridge helps to replace one or two missing teeth in a row.

Crowns can be described as a replacement tooth structure to cover and strengthen your damaged teeth. It is generally made of porcelain or ceramic and can be customized to match the natural color of your teeth. It helps in improving the strength of the damaged teeth and also enhances their natural appearance.

A bridge is a prosthetic device that helps to replace one or more missing teeth in a row. They are usually made of porcelain fused to metal, making them strong and giving them a very natural look.

What are the benefits of crowns and bridges?

Crowns and bridges are an important part of cosmetic dentistry at Kinga E Rogowska Family and Cosmetic Dentistry. The benefits would include:

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  • They cover the damaged teeth and strengthen them. They are often used on the dead tooth post the root canal therapy.
  • They reduce pain and sensitivity caused due to fractured or cracked teeth.
  • It helps in improving the natural appearance of your teeth.
  • It rectifies your bite issues and also eases out the pain caused due to TMJ.Bridges
  • It helps in promoting balanced bites and distributes the chewing force equally so that no particular tooth receives excess stress.
  • It improves oral functionalities like chewing and speaking capabilities.
  • It helps in maintaining your facial structure.
  • It prevents the nearby teeth from shifting out of their place, causing misalignment.

What are the different types of dental bridges?

There are four types of dental bridges, namely:

  • Traditional bridge- These are the most common dental bridges and are used to restore your missing posterior teeth.
  • Cantilever bridge- These are similar to traditional bridges; however, to get this, the patient must have one natural tooth beside the missing one for support.
  • Maryland bridge- These are usually made of porcelain and help in restoring your front teeth.
  • Implant-supported bridge- Dental implants entirely support these bridges, and they typically restore your back teeth.

Who are the right candidates for crowns and bridges?

To know if you are a good candidate for dental crowns or bridges, book a consultation with Dr. Rogowska. She will thoroughly analyze your teeth and decide which procedure will help in your situation. Ideally, patients having the following issues are good candidates for crowns:

  • Broken, fractured, or cracked teeth.
  • That patient had large fillings, which has left the teeth weak and vulnerable to breakage.
  • The patient is suffering from severe dental decay.
  • Missing tooth due to an accident, aging, or extraction.
  • Badly eroded tooth.
  • Patients who have undergone root canal therapy might need a crown to protect their affected teeth.

The ideal candidate for dental bridges should have one or more teeth missing in a row. They should also have strong neighboring teeth and an overall healthy oral condition.

Getting crowns and bridges in Hollywood, FL

If you are looking for high-quality and affordable dental crowns and bridges in Hollywood or the nearby Florida area, contact us at Kinga E Rogowska Family and Cosmetic Dentistry. We have a fully-equipped dental office, and our experienced dentist Dr. Rogowska will give you the best guidance and dental treatment. She will bring back your beautiful and natural smile.