Crowns and Bridges
Crowns in Witney
Long Hanborough Dental Practice crowns offer a snug, natural-coloured cover up. Sometimes known as ‘caps’, they fit completely over a whole tooth, concealing defects caused by chips, decay, discolouration or large fillings. Made from a variety of materials, including metal, porcelain, resin, or ceramic, they can also be used to support a dental bridge or affixed to a dental implant.
Benefits
- Enhances the appearance of a tooth
- Can protect and straighten the tooth
- Natural looking
- Fixed in place
- Durable
- Confidence boosting
Treatment Steps For Crowns
Your dentist, at Long Hanborough Dental Practice, will remove a thin layer of your tooth, making sure they leave a strong core. The amount of tooth removed depends on the thickness of the crown, which can differ depending on the material used to make it.
We will then take digital impressions of your teeth and record their colour so the crown can be made to fit perfectly. In-between appointments, your dentist will protect the prepared tooth with a temporary crown.
Once your crown is ready, the temporary crown is removed and the new permanent one fixed in place with a strong dental cement.
Dental Bridges
Bridges are used to replace one or more missing teeth. They consist of a false tooth positioned between two crowns that slot over the teeth on either side of a gap (known as abutment teeth) or they can be held in place by dental implants. They are usually made from porcelain fused to a metal or ceramic base, to offer a blend of strength and good looks. They are also durable and resist stains.
Benefits
- Improve how you eat and speak
- Enhance facial contours
- Distributing the forces in your bite correctly
- The artificial teeth are matched to the colour of your own teeth for a natural looking smile
Treatment Steps For Dental Bridges
The abutment teeth will be prepared by removing a layer of enamel to ensure there will be sufficient room for the crowns. We will take digital impressions so the bridge can be tailor-made to fit.
While the bridge is being made, a temporary bridge may be put in place to protect the exposed teeth.
When ready, the bridge is checked and adjusted to make sure it fits perfectly and you are happy with the fit. It will then be fixed in place with strong dental cement.
Aftercare
Good oral hygiene is essential to ensure the durability of your crown and bridge. This means keeping your teeth and gums healthy by brushing with fluoride toothpaste twice a day and flossing between your teeth.
If you have any further questions regarding your aftercare, then please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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Long Hanborough,
Witney,
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OX29 8BD
01993 881 482
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