Crowns, Bridges, and Veneers
If you have damaged or decayed permanent teeth, Dr. Nubani can help you choose the best solution. Crowns and bridges are porcelain prosthetics that sit over your natural tooth and replace missing teeth. Crowns and bridges are usually prescribed in patients with severe loss of tooth structure either caused by trauma or tooth decay, or in patients who are replacing missing teeth. Veneers are usually done to address a patient’s cosmetic concerns, whether that be discoloration, wear, or even an interest in changing the shape of their teeth. Crown, bridges, and veneers are customizable and come in a wide range of shades.
Crowns
A crown, otherwise known as a cap, is custom-fitted to your bite and is placed over your natural tooth or dental implant. A crown is important in teeth that have become structurally compromised by extensive decay, stress fractures, and that have had root canal therapy. To better understand the process of fabricating a crown we have included an explanation of the steps below.
Procedure:
We will reduce the problematic tooth for a proper crown fit
An impression will be taken of your bite for crown fabrication
The color of porcelain prosthetics can then be customized
We will fit you with a temporary crown until the lab makes your permanent one this usually takes three weeks.
You will come in again for permanent crown cementation.
Bridges
To replace a missing tooth that has neighboring teeth with decay and/or large fillings, we may recommend bridges. This treatment is a viable alternative to implants for patients who are hoping to replace missing teeth without the placement of an implant. Case selection and planning is customized to each patient’s individual needs.
Types of Bridges:
Traditional — Caps are bonded over teeth that lie on either side of the missing one
Cantilever — Cap is bonded over a single tooth next to the missing one
Resin-bonded — Porcelain or plastic teeth with gums that are supported by metal “wings”
Veneers
If you’re looking to cosmetically correct or enhance the appearance of one or more teeth, we suggest veneers. They are very thin, porcelain or resin shells that you can customize in color and shape. They are non-invasive and are resistant to future stains.
Common uses for veneers:
Chipped or broken teeth
Misshapen or irregular teeth
Teeth that do not respond to traditional whitening treatments