The compensation of one or more teeth is the most common association with the need for dental crowns and dental bridges. However, did you know that dental crowns and dental bridges are also a proper solution for many other issues in the oral cavity?
In this week’s blog from Dental Center 4Smile, we remind you of the main roles of ceramic dental crowns and dental bridges, and we present therapies where they are commonly used to restore complete functionality to your smile.
WHAT ARE CERAMIC DENTAL CROWN AND CERAMIC DENTAL BRIDGE?
CERAMIC DENTAL CROWN
Ceramic dental crowns are prosthetic replacements placed on prepared existing teeth or dental implants to restore the appearance and function of individual teeth or completely renew the smile. Ceramic dental crowns also strengthen and protect teeth from further damage, and they are coming in various materials with different characteristics.
You can read more about the material characteristics of ceramic dental crowns here.
CERAMIC DENTAL BRIDGE
A ceramic dental bridge is a prosthetic replacement used to restore one or more missing teeth between healthy neighboring teeth.
Ceramic dental bridge consists of two ceramic dental crowns and a ceramic dental bridge.
In this scenario, two ceramic dental crowns are attached to existing teeth or dental implants, and the empty space between them is filled with artificial teeth resting on the gums without the support of tooth roots or dental implants.
By cementing dental crowns on existing teeth or dental implants on both sides of the gap, dentist Ivan Antolković ensures that the dental bridge stays in place. Ceramic dental bridges come in various material variations, made from any combination used for ceramic dental crowns.
You can read more about the ceramic dental bridge here.
THERAPIES INVOLVING CERAMIC DENTAL BRIDGES AND CERAMIC DENTAL CROWNS
Ceramic dental crowns and ceramic dental bridges are excellent solutions for various dental problems and play a vital role in maintaining your oral health.
Below are the most common therapies in which ceramic dental crowns and ceramic dental bridges are used to restore the function of your smile:
REPLACEMENT OF ONE OR MORE TEETH
The primary function of ceramic dental crowns and ceramic dental bridges is to replace one tooth or all teeth in the jaw.
In the therapy of replacing teeth with ceramic dental crowns, the prepared natural teeth serve as supports for dental crowns.
In cases where a tooth is entirely missing, a dental implant replaces the tooth’s root.
Dental implant is providing a firm and stable foundation for ceramic dental crowns and ceramic dental bridges.
You can read more about dental implants here.
Tooth replacement is essential for restoring the functionality and health of the smile, and ceramic dental crowns are the ideal solution.
TREATMENT OF DEEP CAVITIES OR WEAKENED LARGE DENTAL FILLINGS
If you have a large dental filling or deep cavity (about half the width of your tooth or more), the bone in that area will be weak and more prone to fractures.
In such a case, refilling the tooth with “fillings” would be only a temporary solution, as there is a risk of teeth cracking or the cavity worsening.
Placing a ceramic dental crown provides a long-term solution, protecting the tooth from further damage and preventing the need for retreatment.
RESTORATION OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TOOTH
Ceramic dental crowns are the only option to correct and restore the appearance of a chipped, cracked, broken, or severely damaged tooth that inlay/onlay/overlay fillings or dental veneers cannot fix.
When there is a risk of further deterioration of the damaged tooth, a ceramic dental crown will stabilize it, keep it in place, and prevent tooth infection.
REPAIR OF TOOTH ENAMEL
Vigorous tooth brushing and consumption of acidic drinks and food can wear down your tooth enamel.
If your tooth enamel is significantly eroded, sensitivity and changes in tooth color often occur as symptoms.
Fortunately, there is a solution – ceramic dental crowns and ceramic dental bridges, which will restore the structure, size, and appearance of the tooth.
ROOT CANAL TREATMENT
If you have undergone root canal treatment (endodontics), there is a high probability that you will need a dental crown to protect, strengthen, and restore the functionality of the tooth.
Root canal treatment usually weakens the tooth and increases the risk of breaking or fracturing it.
CORRECTION OF MISALIGNED POSITION AND APPEARANCE OF THE TOOTH
Spaces and gaps in your oral cavity not only affect the aesthetics of your smile but can also change the structure of your jawbone and face over time.
To fill empty spaces, your teeth can shift, leading to an imbalanced bite.
With an imbalanced bite, the risk of enamel erosion, gum disease, cavities, and temporomandibular joint disorders increases.
However, with the help of ceramic dental crowns or a ceramic dental bridge, your dentist Ivan Antolković can not only improve the appearance of your tooth but also correct issues with the misalignment of teeth.
CORRECTION OF SPEECH PROBLEMS
Did you know that front teeth are responsible for shaping and pronouncing certain words or sounds?
If the lack of one or more teeth affects your normal speech or pronunciation of words, a ceramic dental crown or ceramic dental bridge can solve your problems.
ELIMINATION OF CHEWING PROBLEMS
Dental crowns and dental bridges strengthen teeth and restore the pressure of the bite during chewing.
Additionally, ceramic dental crowns and ceramic dental bridges prevent irregular tooth position and bites, evenly distributing the force of chewing on adjacent teeth.
With dental crowns and dental bridges, you will be able to eat effectively again, avoiding problems with difficult chewing.
Ceramic dental crowns and ceramic dental bridges are the best solution for restoring the functionality of natural teeth and the overall smile.
In addition to restoring the functionality and aesthetics of the smile, they also address many other dental problems that may not initially come to mind.
The collaboration between Dental Center 4Smile and the dental laboratory allows for individual and high-quality production of ceramic dental crowns and dental bridges according to your preferences and possibilities.
With his expert knowledge ensuring a professional result, your dentist Ivan Antolković will ensure that the therapy is painless, and you are fully satisfied with your new smile.
Even if you are a patient coming from abroad, all you need to do for renewal of your smile is contact us on our website, email or via social media. If you provide us with an x-ray of your jaw, we can make you a therapy plan and an offer, free of charge!
In case you decide to travel to Croatia to get your new smile with us, we will also help you with accommodation and every step on the way.
So, say goodbye to the problems of missing teeth and let’s go together to a functional and aesthetic smile!
