Our teeth are sophisticated organs with important functions.
Why is it important to replace missing teeth
1. Restores biting and chewing efficiency.2. Maintains the space that was earlier occupied by a natural tooth.i.e. Teeth tend to drift into empty spaces that were earlier occupied by natural teeth if not restored. This reduces biting efficiency, derranges the harmony &balance that usually exist prior to the tooth loss.
3. Can avoid TM joint derrangements.
4. Improve facial appearance.
5. Optimize speech and swalllowing.
Crowns and bridges are fixed prosthetic options that have been used since time immemorial. They help replace missing teeth, restore and reinforce the strength of weakened teeth. Unlike removable devices such as dentures that can be taken out and cleaned daily; crowns and bridges are cemented onto existing teeth or implants.
A dental crown is a single “cap” that fits over an existing tooth in order to protect it. A dental bridge is made up of multiple crowns. However, dental bridges are used to fill in spaces left by missing teeth.
How much does crowns and bridges cost?
Dental crowns of the final cost will depend on what material is used and how many teeth they are applied to.
While crowns and bridges can last a lifetime, they can sometimes come loose or fall out.