About Crowns & Bridges
A crown completely covers the portion of a tooth visible above the gumline. A tooth is prepared for a crown by removing areas of decay or damage and shaping the remaining structure to form a solid foundation for the restoration.
At Cedar Hills Family Dentistry, we offer same-day crowns using our in-office technology. Patients can have a crown made and placed in a single 1.5-hour appointment and leave the office with their final crown—no temporary, no waiting. This is possible thanks to our advanced digital scanning equipment and on-site crown fabrication capabilities.
Our digital impressions are precise and eliminate the need for uncomfortable physical molds. This technology ensures a better fit and a more natural look, using modern dental ceramics that are both beautiful and strong enough to withstand the bite force of molars.
Traditionally, the crown process required two visits, but with our state-of-the-art equipment, we’ve made it faster and more convenient without compromising quality.
Dentistry is continually evolving, and in the last decade, there has been a shift to dental implants over dental bridges for teeth that are missing or broken. A dental bridge impacts a minimum of three teeth to replace one that is missing. If there is ever a problem, the entire bridge must be replaced. An implant, however, is a preferred solution for a one-tooth problem. It serves as a stand-alone replacement for the root of the missing tooth, with a porcelain crown restoring appearance and function. While a bridge may still be an alternative, an implant can be placed at a similar cost and is the best tooth replacement treatment available in modern dentistry.
In addition to repairing damage, you may need a crown to finish a dental implant, replace a missing tooth, or provide strength and protection to a tooth that has had root canal therapy. Crowns are also an essential element of dental bridgework.
Cedar Hills Family Dentistry did the most wonderful job on my new tooth. It’s absolutely awesome!
Caring for Crowns & Bridges
While a crown or bridge cannot decay, natural tooth structure is still susceptible, and without good hygiene, gum disease may develop around restorations. Plus, how Cedar Hills, UT patients care for dental crowns & bridges has a big impact on how long the restorations last. Dr. Isaacson provides clear instructions for brushing and flossing, and may recommend:
- A floss threader to clean under a dental bridge.
- An interproximal brush is used to clean around a crown or the crowns on a bridge.
- A water flosser, which flushes food, bacteria, and plaque with a stream of water.
- A night guard to avoid damage to teeth and restorations, if you are a bruxer.
Cedar Hills Family Dentistry offers expert restorative dentistry. Call (801) 618-3280 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Isaacson.
