Tooth Restoration With Crowns and Bridges

Pine Belt Dental PLLC & Dr. John Guillot for crowns, bridges, and other tooth restoration services. Count on us for trusted and affordable care based on 25+ years of experience. Same-day and emergency appointments are based on availability.

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Crowns

A crown is a custom-made covering that fits over an original tooth that is decayed, damaged, or cracked. Crowns are made of materials such as porcelain (ceramic), gold, acrylic resin, or a mixture thereof. Ceramic generally has the most natural appearance and is extremely durable. The process generally consists of two visits. However, many crowns can be made in our office using our CAD CAM technology!

The treatment plan for a patient receiving a crown involves:

1. Numbing the tooth to remove the decay in or around it.
2. Re-sculpturing the tooth to provide an ideal fit for the crown. 
3. Making an impression of your teeth in order to create a custom-made crown (usually takes one to two weeks). 
4. Making a temporary crown out of acrylic resin and fitting it onto the tooth during the interim period when the custom-made crown is being created. 
5. Applying the custom-made crown (when received from the lab) by removing the temporary crown and fitting the custom-made one onto the tooth.
6. After ensuring that the crown has the proper look and fit, the dentist cements it in place.

Once the procedure is completed, daily brushing and flossing are required to maintain healthy, bacteria-free teeth, gums, and crowns. This helps to prevent various gum diseases. In many cases, your crowns can last a lifetime.

Bridges

A bridge is a dental device that fills a space that a tooth previously occupied. A bridge may be necessary to prevent shifting of the teeth that can lead to bite problems (occlusion) and/or jaw problems and resultant periodontal disease. Bridges safeguard the integrity of existing teeth and help maintain a healthy, vibrant smile.

There are three main types of bridges: fixed, “Maryland,” and cantilever.

The fixed bridge is the most popular and consists of a filler tooth that is attached to two crowns, which fit over the existing teeth and hold the bridge in place.

The “Maryland” bridge is commonly used to replace missing front teeth and consists of filler that is attached to metal bands that are bonded to the abutment (adjacent) teeth. The metal bands consist of a white-colored composite resin that matches the existing tooth color.

The cantilever bridge is often used when there are teeth on only one side of the span. A typical three-unit cantilever bridge consists of two crowned teeth positioned next to each other on the same side of the missing tooth space. The filler tooth is then connected to the two crowned teeth, which extend into the missing tooth space or end.

Regular Dental Cleaning for Good Oral Health

A healthy and beautiful smile helps boost your confidence. We provide detail-oriented teeth cleaning and whitening solutions. With our full range of cosmetic and restorative dentistry services, you can keep your teeth looking great at any age.