Crowns and Bridgework

Service Description

We know how important it is to retain your natural and beautiful smile. So we understand how devastating a cracked, damaged, or broken tooth can be. Just one damaged tooth can offset your entire smile, thereby making you self-conscious. A dental crown can retain the strength and structure you want your smile to have, without sacrificing any of the aesthetic appeal. At our practice, we use all-porcelain crowns, full zirconia crowns and when requested full noble gold crowns. With all-porcelain crowns, we can match your natural tooth color; all-porcelain crowns are beautiful white restorations that restore the shade, shape and contour of your smile. Full gold crowns are made with noble metals never base metals. Gold crowns are preferred by some patients for longevity on very back molars that are difficult to see. Drs. Vondrak and Rainbolt will discuss all crown options with you and give you the opportunity to determine what type of crown best fits your individual treatment needs. Our practice can place your crowns in a few brief appointments, after fully-customizing and designing them to your liking and personal need. Crowns require the same hygiene care as your natural teeth, so brush and floss daily and schedule regular checkups to maintain your new smile. Being extremely durable, crowns can last for years with proper care. In addition to repairing a single tooth, crowns also play a supporting role in other tooth restoration procedures. For instance, if you’re missing one or more consecutive teeth, we may recommend a dental bridge. Our dental bridges, sometimes also known as crown and bridgework or fixed bridges, are made from the finest materials to provide a natural look that will last for years. A bridge fills the gap that missing teeth create, thus keeping your smile intact and preventing your existing teeth from shifting. Bridges may also help correct a misaligned bite, while providing you with the full functionality and flexibility of a natural tooth. With a bridge, one or more prosthetic teeth, also called pontics, are held in place by crowns, which are bonded to the teeth that abut either end of the bridge. Fixed securely in place, you’ll feel more comfortable knowing your bridge won’t slip out of place. With a crown and dental bridge, we can restore full oral function, comfort, and confidence.