Crown
& Bridge
When a tooth has a large enough hole or has had root canal therapy, sometimes the best way to restore the tooth and protect in for the long term is to place a crown on top. This holds the underlying tooth structure together and prevents further break down.
Bridges can be used to replace missing teeth. The teeth on either side are reduced and 3 crowns are bonded together and cemented in as one unit. The disadvantage of this method is that 2 teeth which may not require any treatment are reduced and covered with a crown. A more conservative approach is usually placement of an implant.