Coquitlam dentist, Family dentist in Coquitlam, Vancouver, BC
Crowns And Bridges
Dental Crown
A tooth shaped cover that is placed over your tooth is called a dental crown. The tooth is capped by the dental crown over the gum line and it is cemented into position. Dentists use dental crowns in an effort to recover your tooths durability, shape and size. It will help to boost the overall look and feel of your tooth and also helps reinstate your natural looking smile.
Preparation is necessary right before the crown may be implanted. The tooth will be sized and grinded in order for the crown will be able to fit over it. An impression of the tooth in addition to the gums that are around it will be made and taken to the dental laboratory. This allows for the best dental crown to be developed. You may have a momentary crown until your personalized crown is ready and placed over your tooth. Once your crown is ready, it will be cemented on your tooth.
Dental Bridge
Lost or absent teeth can leave visible gaps between your natural teeth. This is more visible when your front teeth are lost. In the situation where one or more tooth is msising, a dental bridge could be suggested.
While having your dental visit, your dentist can execute a visual evaluation of your teeth in addition to a series of x-rays to review the effectiveness of the nearby teeth. This is significant since the nearby teeth will be supporting the bridge.
The teeth supporting your bridge could be shaped and prepared to make certain that they will successfully secure the bridge in place.
When the preparation for the dental bridge is complete, the dentist will create impressions of your teeth and have them sent to the dental lab for manufacturing. Until your bridge is ready, a temporary bridge will be inserted. As soon as your bridge is prepared, the dentist will cement it and will place it on the supporting neighboring teeth.
