When a tooth becomes severely damaged due to injury or decay, many people worry they’ll have to have it extracted, leading to issues with bite functioning. Fortunately, Chester Dental provides restorative and cosmetic dental services in Chester, VA, that can help restore your tooth or replace it with a strong, functional option if it has to be extracted. Porcelain crowns and bridges are durable, natural-looking prosthetics that can help strengthen and replace damaged teeth.
If you have a damaged or decaying tooth, do not prolong your treatment any longer; schedule an appointment with Chester Dental immediately. Our goal is to help restore strength and function to your tooth and avoid extraction. However, if the tooth must be pulled, our porcelain bridges look and feel just like your natural teeth, allowing you to continue to enjoy your favorite foods and smile confidently. Contact our office today at 804-784-2555 to schedule an appointment!
What Are Porcelain Crowns?
A porcelain crown acts as a “cap” that is securely cemented onto the damaged tooth. The crown covers the entirety of the tooth and adds strength and function back to your smile so that you can continue to eat and drink normally. While they can be made of many different types of materials, porcelain crowns appear the most natural due to their translucent appearance.
A crown may be used in cases of extreme decay or damage where the tooth cannot be restored through fillings.
What Is the Process for Receiving a Porcelain Crown?
Porcelain crowns typically require two appointments to be placed. During your first appointment, we will clean the tooth and reshape it to accommodate the crown and ensure it fits comfortably in your bite. Then, we will take impressions of your teeth. This will help us to create the proper shape for your crown. While we are creating your permanent crown, we will place a temporary one on the tooth, which you will wear for about two to three weeks.
Once your crown is ready, we will have you come back to the office for placement. We’ll then remove the temporary crown and place the permanent one. Once we are confident in its shape, color, and placement, we will cement it onto your tooth.
What Are Porcelain Bridges?
Porcelain bridges are a natural-looking option for replacing missing teeth. They are placed using dental cement between two other healthy teeth called abutment teeth, which support the replacement tooth. The abutment teeth are then covered with a porcelain crown to create a “bridge.”
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Similarly to a crown, a bridge also requires two appointments. During the initial appointment, the abutment teeth are reshaped to fit the crown and replacement tooth. Then, the impressions are taken to get exact measurements of your mouth for the lab. These are then sent off to create custom crowns and a replacement tooth for your mouth. A temporary bridge will be placed until the permanent bridge is ready.
Once they have come back from the lab, we will have you return to the office to have the bridge placed. We will ensure the crowns fit onto the abutment teeth with the replacement tooth comfortably supported between them. The bridge is then cemented into place.
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For high-quality dental care, including porcelain crowns and bridges in Chester, VA, schedule a consultation at Chester Dental. We provide restorative and cosmetic dentistry treatments while ensuring your comfort and care. If you have extensive tooth decay or damage or have lost a tooth, request an appointment at Chester Dental today.
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