Dental Crowns in Gurgaon

What are dental crowns: Dental Crowns and Bridges in Gurgaon

Teeth tend to lose their original shape and form due to various reasons. Some probable reasons are tooth decay, direct injury, teeth grinding, or bruxism. Dental crowns are prostheses that help restore the natural tooth form and function.  

Dental crowns or caps are prostheses that are usually placed on teeth, mostly after root canal treatment. Dental crowns provide structural durability and strength to the remaining tooth structure. Caps cover the tooth from all sides and prevent tooth fracture during use. 

In the information provided below, we will discuss both crowns and bridges- brought to you by The Dental Villa Gurugram

Indications of dental crowns

• To keep the cracked tooth together
• To restore a broken tooth
• To protect a weakened tooth from fracture
• Form the part of dental prosthesis in Dental Implants
• To cover a tooth that is not fully formed
• To protect the tooth from damage

Advantages of dental crowns

• Provides the structural durability and strength
• Protects tooth damage
• Restores the natural shape and form
• Enhances your smile
• Provides support to the tooth
• Prevents fracture of the weak tooth

What are dental bridges: Dental Crowns and Bridges in Gurgaon

A dental bridge is a fixed method to replace a single or multiple missing teeth by taking support from the adjacent teeth. If strong, healthy natural teeth are present around the space, we take support from them. The adjacent teeth are trimmed so that they receive the bridge that helps replace the missing teeth in between them.

Missing teeth can cause problems with a person’s aesthetics. In addition to compromised aesthetics, the adjacent teeth can shift into empty spaces, changing the bite form. The teeth from the opposite arch can supra-erupt into the missing space, leading to its loosening.  

Advantages of dental bridges

• Improved aesthetics 
• Improved confidence and self esteem
• Fixed solution to missing teeth
• Improved chewing potential 
• Restores the bite
• Better phonetics
• Better control as the prosthesis is fixed
• Affordable option

Types of dental crowns and bridges – Dental Crowns and Bridges in Gurgaon

Ceramic

Aesthetic variant that matches the natural tooth color. Best for replacing the front teeth. 

Porcelain fused to metal

PFM is a bridge variant with a metal base covered with an aesthetic porcelain layer. It is affordable.

Zirconia

This is one of the most aesthetic variants. Although it does not have a metal base, it is known for its superior strength and durability.  

Types of dental bridge  

Fixed dental bridge

In this dental bridge, the abutment takes support from natural teeth on each side. It is the most common type and can be made of metal, ceramic, or PFM.

Cantilever bridge

Here, the pontic is supported by an abutment on one side. This option is sometimes used when teeth are present on one side of the gap.

Implants supported bridge

It is similar to the traditional dental bridge, but the support is provided by a dental implant instead of a natural tooth.

How many sittings are required Dental Crowns and Bridges in Gurgaon

Usually, it is a multi-step procedure that requires two sittings. The first sitting is when we trim your teeth and make impressions to make models. These models are then sent to the lab for the fabrication of prostheses. Fabricating the crown or bridge in the lab usually takes a couple of days. The second sitting is where the prosthesis is cemented onto your teeth. Sometimes, a trial sitting is conducted by our experts at The Dental Villa Gurugram in cases where we feel the bite is complex, and we might need some minor alterations before the final cementations.