Dental Crowns & Bridges

Dental crowns and bridges are two types of dental treatment that are being used to fill gaps in teeth or improve damaged teeth to restore a tooth or teeth back to full chewing function.
If you have one or more missing teeth, our dentists at Sun Dental Gallery in Côte des Neiges, Montreal will help you decide on the ideal solution that’s tailored to your unique needs.
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What is a dental crown?

A dental crown is a cap that is fitted on top of a tooth to cover it. The primary use of dental crowns is to maintain chipped, decayed and cracked teeth’s strength and appearance. They also protect the tooth after a root canal procedure.
Depending on the material chosen for the crown, it also can look and feel like a natural tooth.

What is a dental bridge?

A dental bridge acts to connect two teeth and fills the underlying space of the missing tooth or teeth. It generally consists of three crowns. Two crowns are placed on the teeth on each side of the empty space which is called the abutment teeth. The middle crown that replaces the missing tooth is called the pontic and the two abutment teeth support the pontic.
A dental bridge is a more convenient and comfortable way to replace a missing tooth than a removable denture.

How long do a bridge and crown last?

With the correct routine of oral hygiene, crowns and bridges can last up to 15 years or even longer. It’s important to have regular check-ups to make sure there are no issues.