Crowns / Bridges / Implants
Crowns / Bridges / Implants
A quick guide to dental crowns, dental bridges and dental implants at Rockingham Dental Centre
Dental Crowns
A dental crown is a tooth-shaped ‘cap’ that is placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size and strength, and improve its appearance. The crown, when cemented into place, fully encases the visible portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line.
A dental crown may be needed in the following situations:
- To protect a weak tooth from breaking or to hold together parts of a cracked tooth
- To restore an already broken tooth or a tooth that has been severely worn down
- To cover and support a tooth with a large filling when there isn't a lot of teeth left
- To hold a dental bridge in place
- To cover misshapen or severely discoloured teeth
- To cover a dental implant
- To make a cosmetic modification
Crowns can be made for all metal (usually gold), porcelain fused to metal and all-ceramic.
Dental Bridges
Dental bridges literally bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth. The missing tooth (Pontic) is supported by crowns on one or more of the teeth adjacent to the gap. Bridges can also be supported by implants.
The purpose of a bridge is to maintain the shape of the face and mouth, to restore the ability to chew and speak properly, to distribute the forces in the bite properly by replacing missing teeth, and to prevent the remaining teeth from drifting out of position.
There are three main types of dental bridges – traditional bridges that involve creating a crown for the tooth or implant on either side of the missing tooth, with a pontic in between, cantilever bridges, where there are adjacent teeth on only one side of the missing tooth or teeth, and resin-bonded bridges made of porcelain or porcelain fused to metal, or plastic where the teeth and gums are supported by a metal or porcelain framework. Metal or porcelain wings on each side of the bridge are bonded to your existing teeth.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are an option for tooth loss due to an accident or infection, or as an alternative to bridges and dentures. The implants are tooth root substitutes that are surgically anchored in place in the jawbone and act to stabilise the artificial teeth to which they are attached. Suitable candidates for dental implants need to have an adequate bone level and density, must not be prone to infection and must be willing to maintain good oral hygiene practices. Dental implants are the perfect solution to severe dental issues and missing teeth. Nonetheless, not all dental implants are the same. Here are the top 2 dental implant brands used in Rockingham Dental Centre:
MIS Dental Implants
MIS is one of the best dental implant companies the world has to offer. Their dental implants speak for themselves with impressive research and technology put into each piece. Dental implants have been featured in some of the biggest world dentistry shows. With every dental technology on the globe, they come up with great implant pieces for adults and children altogether.
Nobel Biocare Dental Implants
Nobel Biocare Dental Implants are manufactured by a company founded on science and innovation. Their dental implants are considered the gold standard in providing implant treatments. Moreover, experienced dentists across the globe have over the years recommended this brand. Most importantly, all the implants are made from grade 4 titanium with high-quality surface treatment.
There are many implant brands in the market. Unfortunately, not all are effective, durable, and healthy. The only way to know for sure if a brand is worth the money is to visit a reputable dentist like Rockingham Dental Centre to get an expert opinion. Contact us today.
