Dental Crowns & Bridges

Dental Crowns and Bridges in Ahmedabad

Over some time, our teeth tend to lose their original shape and size. This loss may be due to tooth decay, injury, or habits like teeth grinding, also known as bruxism. Procedures like Dental Crowns and Bridges in Ahmedabad are used to restore the teeth’ original form.

The information provided below will discuss the indications and advantages of Dental Crowns and Bridges in Ahmedabad.

What are dental crowns: Dental Crowns and Bridges in Ahmedabad

Dental crowns or dental caps are the prostheses that are placed on top of the tooth, mostly after a root canal procedure. The cap covers the tooth from all sides and protects it from fracture during function. The main function of a dental crown is to provide structural durability to the remaining tooth structure. 

Depending on the condition and requirement of the case the material of choice differs for dental crowns in Ahmedabad. Our team of experts at Oris Dental clinic strive hard to replicate the natural tooth shape and form with minute details and finishing.

Indications of dental crowns

• To protect a weakened tooth from fracture
• To keep the cracked tooth together
• To restore a broken tooth
• Form the part of dental prosthesis in Implants
• To cover a tooth that is not formed properly
• To protect the tooth from reinfection after RCT

Advantages of dental crowns

• Provides support to the remaining tooth structure
• Prevents fracture of the weakened tooth
• Provides the structural durability
• Protects the tooth from further damage
• Enhances the smile by restoring natural shape and form

What are dental bridges: Dental Crowns and Bridges in Ahmedabad

When there is a single or multiple missing teeth with natural teeth present on both the sides. The natural teeth act as anchors to fill the gap due to missing teeth in the form of dental bridges in Ahmedabad. Dental bridges if taken care of properly can last upto 10 to 15yrs. 

Why do you need dental bridges?

Missing teeth can pose other problems apart from compromised aesthetics. The adjacent teeth can shift into the empty spaces leading to change in the bite form. The teeth from the opposite arch can supraerupt into the missing space leading to it’s loosening. The chewing potential is decreased with the change in the pattern of the bite and thus replacing the missing teeth becomes essential.

Dental bridges in Ahmedabad are the fixed prosthesis used to replace missing teeth. The fixed nature of the dental bridges make them a more preferred choice than their removable counterparts.

Advantages of dental bridges

• Improved chewing potential as the bite is restored
• Better ability to speak certain words as the tongue doesn’t slip into the spaces 
• Improved aesthetics as the dental bridge completely matches the natural teeth
• Improved confidence and self esteem
• Fixed solution to missing teeth
• Affordable option than dental implants

Types of dental crowns and bridges in Ahmedabad

Ceramic

Ceramic or porcelain crowns are made up of aesthetic material best suited for replacing the front missing tooth. 

Porcelain fused to metal

It is made up of a metal base covered with a layer of porcelain to give the natural aesthetic look. It is one of the most affordable type of dental crowns and bridges in Ahmedabad. The only drawback is that with time the ceramic layer may get weared off exposing the metal base from underneath.

Zirconia

It is one of the most aesthetic type of dental crowns and bridges in Ahmedabad. There is no metal base in this variant, but still it is known for it’s durability and strength.

How many sittings are required: Dental Crowns and Bridges in Ahmedabad

Usually, two sittings are involved in the fabrication of dental crowns and bridges. The first sitting is for tooth preparation and taking the impression. The model is sent to the lab for the fabrication of the prosthesis. This process usually takes 2 to 3 days and the second sitting involves cementing the prosthesis.