Crowns are bridges are fixed prosthetic devices that are cemented onto existing teeth or implants that can only be removed by a dentist. A crown is used to entirely cover or cap a damaged tooth. Besides strengthening a tooth a crown can be used to improve appearance, shape or alignment. A bridge may be recommended if you are missing one or more teeth. Gaps left by missing teeth eventually cause the remaining teeth to drift or rotate into the empty spaces. Before a crown or bridge can be made the tooth must be reduced in size so the crown or bridge can fit properly, an impression will be taken to provide a exact mold and sent to the lab. A temporary material will be placed over the prepared tooth while the permanent one is being made in the lab.
