Crowns & Bridges
Crowns are similar to porcelain veneers, except that they cover most
or all of the visible areas of a tooth. A dental crown from San Ramon
dentist Dr. Rosenthal may fix broken teeth, or reinforce teeth that are so
badly decayed that they can’t be fixed with a simple filling.
Cosmetically, they are used when veneers cannot quite do the job. In the
past, crowns were made from a thin layer of metal covered by tooth
colored porcelain.
Although these crowns can look very good, the outdated dental work often appeared somehow unnatural because the metal layer blocked the normal transmission of light. This type of crown is still used in certain situations where maximum strength is desired, and esthetics is not the primary concern. But modern advances in cosmetic dentistry now make it possible to make crowns out of pure, natural porcelain. These crowns are virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth, and can be absolutely stunning when used as part of a complete smile makeover. Dental bridges, which are similar to crowns, are used to replace missing teeth. Danville/San Ramon crowns and bridges can be used to correct one or more of the following conditions:
- Discolorations
- Replace outdated fillings or old, discolored crowns or bridges
- Short, chipped or worn teeth may be improved
- Spaces between teeth that are natural, or a result of receding gums
- Mild to moderately crooked teeth, without the need for braces
- Missing teeth – crowns work with dental implants
Talk to our Pleasanton area dentist about how dental crowns and bridges with modern materials can boost your smile.
